Alam Zeb Safi writes with hopeful optimism that after years of crises and troubles, Pak football is getting back to its feet again under the PFF Normalisation Committee
Category: FIFA
![World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Datuk-Windsor-Paul-John-AFC-General-Secretary.jpeg "World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]")
August4August 4, 2022
World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John defends format for joint 2026 WCQs, 2027 ACQs. PFF NC plans improving FIFA rankings for Pakistan NT
![Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2026-WCQs-and-2027-ACQs-format-1160x535.png "Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]")
August2August 2, 2022
Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]
Despite 2026 FIFA World Cup expanding to 48 teams and increased AFC slots from 4.5 to 8.5, Pakistan still likely to start their road to qualification in first stage
![FOOTBALL: GETTING THE BALL ROLLING [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pakistan-in-Cambodia-2019-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: GETTING THE BALL ROLLING [Dawn]")
July10July 10, 2022
FOOTBALL: GETTING THE BALL ROLLING [Dawn]
FIFA finally lifting ban on Pakistan means there is a need for rebuilding the administrative structure and a focus towards the players on the pitch
![PFF NC asked to send entry for SAFF Women’s Championship by Friday [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pakistan-women-team-in-2014-SAFF-Women-Championship-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC asked to send entry for SAFF Women’s Championship by Friday [Dawn]")
July6July 6, 2022
PFF NC asked to send entry for SAFF Women’s Championship by Friday [Dawn]
Pakistan women's team likely to be first in action after end of FIFA ban. NC expected to submit participation for 2022 SAFF Women's Championship in Nepal
![Lifting of suspension by FIFA — Will Pakistan be able to stop criminal acts in football? [Daily Times]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ashfaq-Shah-group-confronts-Haroon-Malik-at-PFF-House-on-27-March-2021-960x535.jpg "Lifting of suspension by FIFA — Will Pakistan be able to stop criminal acts in football? [Daily Times]")
July4July 4, 2022
Lifting of suspension by FIFA — Will Pakistan be able to stop criminal acts in football? [Daily Times]
Despite FIFA lifting ban on Pakistan, the big question remains: will Govt of Pakistan be able to stop any further interference in PFF affairs?
![Ashfaq demands immediate PFF elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Ashfaq-Shah-and-Malik-Amir-Dogar-960x535.jpg "Ashfaq demands immediate PFF elections [The News]")
July3July 3, 2022
Ashfaq demands immediate PFF elections [The News]
Ashfaq Shah, whose forced takeover of PFF in March 2021 resulted in FIFA banning Pakistan in the first place, now demands NC 'stop wasting time' and only hold elections immediately.
![A new dawn [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "A new dawn [TNS]")
July3July 3, 2022
A new dawn [TNS]
With end of FIFA ban on Pakistan and restoration of NC on PFF matters, Alam Zeb Safi writes a hopeful note for TNS about Pakistani football's return.
![PFF-NC sets eyes on resumption of football activities in Pakistan [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Haroon-Malik.jpg "PFF-NC sets eyes on resumption of football activities in Pakistan [Geo News]")
July1July 2, 2022
PFF-NC sets eyes on resumption of football activities in Pakistan [Geo News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik says PFF will talk to other MAs for friendlies with Pakistan, eyes age-group tournaments, committed to hold PFF elections within deadline
![FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan, restores int’l status [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan, restores int’l status [The Nation]")
July1July 1, 2022
FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan, restores int’l status [The Nation]
NC chairman Haroon Malik offered his congrats to Pak football faternity; vows holding PFF elections and revival of football in Pak will be top priority