![Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]")
At a time when diaspora players are becoming increasingly important in teams all over the world, they are slighted by the local football community in Pakistan and some individuals in the media just because they were not born in Pakistan.
Category: Nationwide News
![NC announces dates for district elections [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IPC-Minister-Ehsan-Mazari-with-PFF-NC-Chairman-Haroon-Malik-1160x535.jpg "NC announces dates for district elections [Dawn]")
March4March 4, 2023
NC announces dates for district elections [Dawn]
PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik announced DFA elections from May 15 in a joint press conference with IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari, but admitted PFF elections may not be held by NC's current June 30 mandate deadline.
![Haroon fails to give specific timeline for PFF elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IPC-PFF.png "Haroon fails to give specific timeline for PFF elections [The News]")
March4March 4, 2023
Haroon fails to give specific timeline for PFF elections [The News]
In a meeting with IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari, NC chairman Haroon Malik said that while DFA elections to begin May 15, actual PFF elections unlikely by June 30
![‘Clubs want more time to fulfil constitutional demands’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NC-meets-various-officials-1160x535.jpeg "‘Clubs want more time to fulfil constitutional demands’ [The News]")
March3March 3, 2023
‘Clubs want more time to fulfil constitutional demands’ [The News]
Stakeholders 'seek more time' to secure voting rights for newly registered clubs after NC unveiled plans for beginning district-level elections from May 15th
![IPC minister stresses PFF polls at earliest [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IPC-Minister-Ehsan-Mazari-1160x535.jpg "IPC minister stresses PFF polls at earliest [The News]")
February25February 25, 2023
IPC minister stresses PFF polls at earliest [The News]
IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari 'just wants to see a democratic setup in the PFF after last four years of ad hoc system' under NC
![National Men, Women Football teams meet President Alvi [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PFF-NC-Pakistan-MNT-and-WNT-meet-President-of-Pakistan-Dr-Arif-Alvi-1160x478.jpg "National Men, Women Football teams meet President Alvi [The Nation]")
February23February 23, 2023
National Men, Women Football teams meet President Alvi [The Nation]
Pakistan Men's and Women's NTs alongside the Pakistan Football Federation NC delegation met the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi.
February22February 22, 2023
Govt gives NC seven days to announce PFF election date [Dawn]
IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari met PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik, warning that the Govt will write to FIFA if PFF elections not announced within a week's time.
![PFF asks clubs to submit documents online [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pakistan-Football-Connect.png "PFF asks clubs to submit documents online [The News]")
February17February 17, 2023
PFF asks clubs to submit documents online [The News]
PFF NC plans to complete initial registration of football clubs by Feb 26th; district championships planned nationwide for scrutiny of clubs for elections process.
![PFF calls 36 players for national training camp [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pakistan-vs-Nepal-Nov-2022-854x535.jpg "PFF calls 36 players for national training camp [The News]")
February15February 15, 2023
PFF calls 36 players for national training camp [The News]
Pakistan MNT expected to visit Maldives for friendlies in March FIFA window. Coach Shahzad Anwar wants to prepare for SAFF Championship, World Cup qualifiers in 2023.
![NA body may issue arrest warrants for officials of NC, AFP [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NA-Standing-Committee-on-IPC-Affairs-meeting-7-Feb-2023-1160x326.jpg "NA body may issue arrest warrants for officials of NC, AFP [The News]")
February10February 10, 2023
NA body may issue arrest warrants for officials of NC, AFP [The News]
National Assembly Standing Committee on IPC affairs angered over PFF NC members' continued absence from its meetings; threaten arrest warrants.