Faisal Saleh Hayat requested 3 year extension to his mandate (which expired in Sep 2017) as he feels threatened by the new government.
![‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-meets-Gianni-Infantino-at-FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich-1024x535.jpg "‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]")
September14September 14, 2018
Category: FIFA
September6September 6, 2018
FIFA president Infantino to visit Pakistan: PFF [The News]
Faisal Saleh Hayat met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Zurich.
![Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Gianni-Infantino-FIFA-President.jpg "Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]")
July14July 14, 2018
Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]
New tournament proposed by FIFA boss could replace standard international friendlies with more competitive matches.
![A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/afc.jpg "A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]")
July13July 13, 2018
A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]
Despite growing success, Asian football needs more focus on youth development. PFF's Vision 2022 not enough.
![PFF goes for winning United bid in 2026 World Cup hosting vote [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/US-Canada-Mexico-2026-world-cup-bid.jpg "PFF goes for winning United bid in 2026 World Cup hosting vote [Dawn]")
June14June 14, 2018
PFF goes for winning United bid in 2026 World Cup hosting vote [Dawn]
Umaid Wasim reports on the 2026 World Cup bid and the apparent politics taking place in the background that made US-Canada-Mexico joint bid win.
![PFF endured huge losses, lack of activity in three years: Faisal [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-back-in-PFF-House.jpeg "PFF endured huge losses, lack of activity in three years: Faisal [Dawn]")
March18March 18, 2018
PFF endured huge losses, lack of activity in three years: Faisal [Dawn]
Faisal Saleh Hayat gives first presser since 2015 at PFF House.
![Back on the field: FIFA removes Pakistan ban [Fox Sports Asia]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saddam-Hussain-and-Kaleemullah-celebrate-Pakistan-U23-win-over-India-U23-in-2014.jpg "Back on the field: FIFA removes Pakistan ban [Fox Sports Asia]")
March14July 4, 2025
Back on the field: FIFA removes Pakistan ban [Fox Sports Asia]
Pakistan to resume football activities this year.
January11January 11, 2018
Historical visit: FIFA World Cup trophy to land in Lahore on 3rd February
Coca-Cola set to launch a number of initiatives in Pakistani football included Copa Coca-Cola.
![Kaleemullah blasts PFF’s performance [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Kaleemullah-Sacramento.jpg "Kaleemullah blasts PFF’s performance [Express Tribune]")
October14October 14, 2017
Kaleemullah blasts PFF’s performance [Express Tribune]
“FIFA suspended Pakistan because of third party intervention; it’s embarrassing and it’s shameful — all because PFF officials couldn’t sit together to solve the issue,”
![FIFA finally suspends PFF but still no resolution in sight [DAWN]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/news_detail_img-epaper_id-8057-epaper_page_id-167638-epaper_map_detail_id1072460-5563279.jpg "FIFA finally suspends PFF but still no resolution in sight [DAWN]")
October13October 13, 2017
FIFA finally suspends PFF but still no resolution in sight [DAWN]
After waiting more than two years, FIFA finally suspends crisis-ridden PFF. Yet no plan how to normalise situation.