Despite efforts to conduct PFF election process, mistakes by stakeholders have only worsened Pakistani football's situation with recent FIFA ban, writes Sarfraz Ahmed.
Category: Nationwide News
![Pakistan football community welcomes potential AFC Asian Cup Qualifier participation [The Nation] Pakistan football community welcomes potential AFC Asian Cup Qualifier participation [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Naveed-Aslam-Lodhi-wins-Punjab-FA-elections-2024-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan football community welcomes potential AFC Asian Cup Qualifier participation [The Nation]
Hafiz Zakaullah, a PFF Congress member from Punjab FA, hopeful of timely lifting of FIFA ban on Pakistan and participation in 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
![FIFA Set to Convince PFF Congress on Amendments [Nukta] FIFA Set to Convince PFF Congress on Amendments [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FIFA-AFC-CAF-UEFA-CONMEBOL-CONCACAF-OFC-flags-1160x535.jpg)
FIFA Set to Convince PFF Congress on Amendments [Nukta]
FIFA pressure, disunited PFF Congress means PFF constitutional amendments will likely be passed without much resistance on 27 Feb's Extraordinary Congress session.
![A high time to end Pakistan football crisis [TNS] A high time to end Pakistan football crisis [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg)
A high time to end Pakistan football crisis [TNS]
All eyes are now on new PFF NC chairman Saud Hashmi as he attempts to satisfy FIFA’s conditions, persuade PFF Congress members to accept the constitutional amendments, restore Pakistan's place in international football, and ensure PFF elections take place.
![PFF Takes Action: Resolving FIFA Suspension [Nukta] PFF Takes Action: Resolving FIFA Suspension [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg)
PFF Takes Action: Resolving FIFA Suspension [Nukta]
PFF NC officials have asked FIFA-AFC officials if they will attend the Extraordinary Congress session on 27 Feb to approve amendments and lift FIFA ban.
![Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta] Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kaleemullah-927x535.jpg)
Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]
The former professional player, who has played leagues around the world also including United States, could emerge as one of the strong candidates for the coveted post

Another PFF Extraordinary Congress now on 27 Feb
PFF calls Extraordinary Congress to approve constitutional amendments and lift FIFA suspension in time for AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
![NA body seeks review on amendments by FIFA [The News] NA body seeks review on amendments by FIFA [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/national-assembly-1160x535.jpg)
NA body seeks review on amendments by FIFA [The News]
Any intervention from the government bodies and legislatives in the current crisis affecting the PFF would complicate the matter further, writes Abdul Mohi Shah.
![ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta] ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFC-Asian-Cup-1160x535.jpg)
ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]
After initially giving statement that Pakistan has 'withdrawn' from 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, PFF NC now says participation depends on lifting FIFA ban before end of this month and securing funding for the MNT.
![PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn] PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]
Amid an ongoing FIFA ban, the PFF NC will see Saud Hashmi replace Haroon Malik as new chairman. Sudden withdrawal from 2027 ACQs may hint at PFF's lingering audit issues with FIFA.