Ashfaq Hussain Shah argues Faisal Saleh Hayat not accepting the results of SC-mandated PFF polls is “contempt of court” and his body should be recognised as real PFF.
![How politics continue to ruin our sports [TNS] How politics continue to ruin our sports [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Muhammad-Adil-jostles-for-KRL-vs-NBP-in-PFF-Cup-2016-final.jpg)
How politics continue to ruin our sports [TNS]
"One is unable to understand why the government is letting all this happen. For how long will it allow these people to play with the careers of our players?"
![PFF chief lambasts Faisal for anti-Pakistan activities [The Nation] PFF chief lambasts Faisal for anti-Pakistan activities [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Ashfaq-Hussain-Shah-800x535.jpg)
PFF chief lambasts Faisal for anti-Pakistan activities [The Nation]
Ashfaq accuses Makhdoom Faisal of "conspiring against the state, football and especially against the players and elected body"
![‘AFC involvement in PFF’s legal case damaged football’ [Dawn] ‘AFC involvement in PFF’s legal case damaged football’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Syed-Ashfaq-Hussain-Shah-with-Syed-Zahir-Ali-Shah-Malik-Amir-Dogar-and-Sardar-Naveed.jpg)
‘AFC involvement in PFF’s legal case damaged football’ [Dawn]
With the original 2015-19 term expiring, SC-recognised PFF announces elections timeline for DFAs, PFAs nationwide.
![Playing with footballers’ careers [TNS] Playing with footballers’ careers [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Pakistan-NT-in-Doha-Qatar-for-training.jpg)
Playing with footballers’ careers [TNS]
Pakistan players have become mentally depressed as their careers have been ruined because of the ongoing infighting in the PFF, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![A great opportunity [TNS] A great opportunity [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Qatar-2022-World-Cup.jpg)
A great opportunity [TNS]
Both the PFF factions will have to set aside their differences and ensure Pakistan’s participation in the football qualifiers.
![Cloud hangs over Pakistan’s participation in 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers [Express Tribune] Cloud hangs over Pakistan’s participation in 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Pakistan-vs-Palestine-friendly-2018-1080x535.png)
Cloud hangs over Pakistan’s participation in 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers [Express Tribune]
Hayat's PFF faction neither confirms nor denies Pakistan participating in 2022 WC / 2023 Asian Cup joint qualifiers.
![Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn] Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Qatar-2022-World-Cup.jpg)
Pakistan players hope to play World Cup qualifier against Cambodia [Dawn]
Even after the draw, there remain huge doubts whether Pakistan will be able to play. The omens aren’t good unless the dispute over the control of the PFF is resolved.
![FIFA’s fact-finding mission to arrive in Pakistan at end of May [Dawn] FIFA’s fact-finding mission to arrive in Pakistan at end of May [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg)
FIFA’s fact-finding mission to arrive in Pakistan at end of May [Dawn]
Delay puts the country’s chances of getting competitive football in danger
![FIFA mission to Pakistan postponed till May [Dawn] FIFA mission to Pakistan postponed till May [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ALAM-ZEB-SAFI-FIFA.jpg)
FIFA mission to Pakistan postponed till May [Dawn]
FIFA delegation visit postponed on request of FIFA-recognised Faisal Saleh Hayat faction in PFF.