"The suspension of the PFF is a major setback for Pakistani football. However, it also presents an opportunity for the federation to reform itself and build a stronger foundation for the future."
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![FIFA slams congress members after PFF ban [Geo Super] FIFA slams congress members after PFF ban [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Flag_of_FIFA.svg_-e1437730438429.png)
FIFA slams congress members after PFF ban [Geo Super]
FIFA says suspension will only be lifted if PFF Congress approves constitution amendments drafted in collaboration with AFC.
![Major blow for Pakistan football as FIFA suspends PFF [Nukta] Major blow for Pakistan football as FIFA suspends PFF [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg)
Major blow for Pakistan football as FIFA suspends PFF [Nukta]
"The suspension will only be lifted subject to the PFF Congress approving the version of the PFF Constitution presented by FIFA and the AFC," FIFA statement added
![NA body rejects criteria for women’s nomination in Congress [The News] NA body rejects criteria for women’s nomination in Congress [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/national-assembly-1160x535.jpg)
NA body rejects criteria for women’s nomination in Congress [The News]
Various MNAs grilled PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik for the selection criteria of women PFF Congress members, as well as bans imposed on the likes of Malik Amir Dogar and Sardar Naveed.
![FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News] FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PFFlogo.jpg)
FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News]
“The suspension will only be lifted subject to the PFF Congress approving the version of the PFF Constitution presented by FIFA and the AFC,” said a FIFA statement.
![PFF Elections on hold as FIFA pushes for constitutional overhaul [Nukta] PFF Elections on hold as FIFA pushes for constitutional overhaul [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg)
PFF Elections on hold as FIFA pushes for constitutional overhaul [Nukta]
Some influential football stakeholders apparently have started backing PFF NC and will engage with Congress members to ensure FIFA's amendments in PFF Constitution are approved so elections can be finalized.
![FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS] FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg)
FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS]
The question arises: if Congress, the PFF's supreme body, has rejected the proposed amendments, how can FIFA force these changes to appoint a preferred candidate as PFF president?
![PFF elections on hold as FIFA continues to push for constitutional amendments [Dawn] PFF elections on hold as FIFA continues to push for constitutional amendments [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF elections on hold as FIFA continues to push for constitutional amendments [Dawn]
Despite overwhelming rejection by PFF Extraordinary Congress over proposed amendments to the PFF Constitution, FIFA's unrelenting push for amendments deemed 'arm-twisting' by one Congress member
![Impasse as NC seeks amendments at all costs [The News] Impasse as NC seeks amendments at all costs [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PFF-Constitution-review-committee-with-NC-members-and-FIFA-AFC-delegation-1160x535.jpg)
Impasse as NC seeks amendments at all costs [The News]
Finalizing PFF elected body still looks a far cry, as NC 'again using FIFA shoulders' to get the constitutional amendments, writes Abdul Mohi Shah.
![PFF risks ban as FIFA-proposed amendments to constitution rejected [Geo Super] PFF risks ban as FIFA-proposed amendments to constitution rejected [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PFF-Constitution-review-session-with-NC-members-and-FIFA-AFC-delegation-1160x535.jpg)
PFF risks ban as FIFA-proposed amendments to constitution rejected [Geo Super]
Chairman NC Haroon Malik to conduct meetings with Congress members to make them agree in aligning old PFF Constitution with FIFA statutes