![A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1.jpg "A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]")
'As the elections draw near, the contest is no longer just about personalities. It is a referendum on the future direction of football in Pakistan - a sport yearning for revival after years of stagnation.' writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS
Category: Nationwide News
![PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]")
May16May 16, 2025
PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]
PFF presidential election rescheduled to 27th amid logistical hurdles for AFC/FIFA officials due to recent Pakistan-India tensions on the border.
![Kaleem Ullah Khan rejects legitimacy of May 6 KPkFA Congress meeting [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/football-1160x535.jpeg "Kaleem Ullah Khan rejects legitimacy of May 6 KPkFA Congress meeting [The Nation]")
May4May 4, 2025
Kaleem Ullah Khan rejects legitimacy of May 6 KPkFA Congress meeting [The Nation]
KPkFA's extraordinary session to elect its new PFF Congress reps on 6 May faces hostility as Kaleem Ullah Khan from Lower Dir terms it 'illegal and unconstitutional'
![Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1160x535.jpg "Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]")
May2May 2, 2025
Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]
While Hafiz Zakaullah is a newcomer in Pak football governance, Karachi United founder Taha Alizai and former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gilani were once closely involved in Zahir Shah's tussle with Faisal Saleh Hayat over PFF control.
![PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]")
May2May 2, 2025
PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]
Taha Alizai, Hafiz Zakaullah, Mohsen Gilani confirmed as PFF Presidency candidates after 'rigorous' scrutiny process by PFF NC. PFF elections on 20 May in Lahore.
![KPkFA Congress to meet on May 6 [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Football-display-1160x535.jpeg "KPkFA Congress to meet on May 6 [The News]")
April29April 29, 2025
KPkFA Congress to meet on May 6 [The News]
With Zahir Shah banned, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Football Association to hold its own extraordinary congress on May 6 for its new representatives in PFF Congress.
![Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hafiz-Zakaullah-Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gillani.jpg "Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]")
April18April 18, 2025
Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]
Hafiz Zakaullah, Taha Alizai, Mohsen Gillani emerge as PFF presidency contenders but confusion among departments remains on whom to support in PFF elections on 20 May.
April16April 16, 2025
PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]
Deadline Day for PFF presidential and ExCo elections nominations. Zahir Shah group to push for Karachi United owner Taha Alizai as their PFF president candidate. Former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gillani and Punjab FA member Hafiz Zakaullah to also contest.
![Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-training-ahead-of-Syria-match-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]")
April13April 13, 2025
Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]
Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
![Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-800x535.jpg "Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]")
April13April 13, 2025
Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]
With the right leadership, proper funding, better facilities, and more support, football in Pakistan could flourish, writes Asher Butt for The News on Sunday