ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination, chaired by Senator Dilawar Khan, on Wednesday expressed concern over the continued absence of the Minister from its meetings and called for greater accountability in sports funding and support for athletes.
Furthermore, The committee was briefed by the Pakistan Football Federation on its achievements over the last three years, including Pakistan’s first-ever futsal team, its victory in a FIFA-recognized tournament after six years, and the women’s team’s participation in the FIFA Series 2026, where it secured historic victories.
During the briefing on the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament, members inquired about the international funding received for football, particularly in connection with international tournaments.
IPC Secretary Mohiyuddin Wani told the committee that the PFF does not receive any government funding and relies mostly on private sponsors and FIFA/AFC grants. A PFF official stated that it costs around Rs 10 million to construct a new football field in Pakistan.
The committee was informed that an average of Rs. 350 million had been received by PFF in international funding. However, the committee sought record details of the international funding received for football tournaments in the next meeting. The agenda was deferred for further discussion and record in the next meeting.
Information taken from The News, 12 November 2026 and Senate of Pakistan Facebook page, 11 November 2026
