After years of uncertainty, elected PFF era begins amid hopes and challenges ahead, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for The News on Sunday.
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![FIFA invites PFF to join its ‘Football for Schools’ programme [Geo Super] FIFA invites PFF to join its ‘Football for Schools’ programme [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FIFA-Football-for-Schools-program-for-PFF-1160x504.jpg)
FIFA invites PFF to join its ‘Football for Schools’ programme [Geo Super]
FIFA has invited Pakistan to the "Football for Schools" program, providing 164,940 footballs, a $50K grant, capacity building programs, benefits for kids aged 4-14.
![Islamabad clinch Inter-city football title [The News] Islamabad clinch Inter-city football title [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Islamabad-win-National-Inter-City-Championship-2019-KPk-finish-2nd-Quetta-3rd-1160x535.jpg)
Islamabad clinch Inter-city football title [The News]
Final was played in Multan with KPk getting 2nd, Quetta finishing 3rd, Faisalabad 4th.
![Gujranwala, Malakand move into PFF Inter-City quarters [The News] Gujranwala, Malakand move into PFF Inter-City quarters [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Khyber-vs-Quetta-PFF-Inter-City-League-2019-1152x535.jpg)
Gujranwala, Malakand move into PFF Inter-City quarters [The News]
Matches going on in Multan and Bahawalpur, organised by Ashfaq-led PFF.
![Pakistan offered to shift World Cup qualifier to Jordan [Express Tribune] Pakistan offered to shift World Cup qualifier to Jordan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jinnah-Stadium-17.10.2023-1160x535.jpeg)
Pakistan offered to shift World Cup qualifier to Jordan [Express Tribune]
Uncertainty lingers on as the third deadline from AFC to upgrade Jinnah Stadium by PSB for the WCQ home tie expired on Feb 9.
![NC asks AFC for extension in submission of venue for Pak-Jordan match [The News] NC asks AFC for extension in submission of venue for Pak-Jordan match [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg)
NC asks AFC for extension in submission of venue for Pak-Jordan match [The News]
PFF NC asks another AFC extension for submitting venue for 21 March home clash vs Jordan in 2026 WCQs. PSB says Jinnah Stadium will be ready by 'end of February.'
![If Beckham visits Pakistan, football will surpass cricket’s popularity: Adamjee [ARY Sports] If Beckham visits Pakistan, football will surpass cricket’s popularity: Adamjee [ARY Sports]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Adam-Jama-GSA-coach.jpg)
If Beckham visits Pakistan, football will surpass cricket’s popularity: Adamjee [ARY Sports]
Gulshan Soccer Academy's Djiboutian coach Adam Jama Waberi spoke with ARY Sports about his academy and Pak football.
![First Pakistani female footballer wins spot in prestigious FIFA course [Daily Times] First Pakistani female footballer wins spot in prestigious FIFA course [Daily Times]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Karachi-United-women-team.jpg)
First Pakistani female footballer wins spot in prestigious FIFA course [Daily Times]
Khadija Kazmi is among 32 football enthusiasts from across the globe who have won a spot in FIFA masters course at De Montfort University
![No rescheduling of Under-23 event, says AFC [The News] No rescheduling of Under-23 event, says AFC [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/AFC-U-23-Championship-qualifiers.jpg)
No rescheduling of Under-23 event, says AFC [The News]
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday clarified that there was no alteration on cards in the dates of the 2016 AFC Under-23 Championship qualifiers Group B.
![AFC U23 Qualifiers likely to be postponed again [The News] AFC U23 Qualifiers likely to be postponed again [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/AFC-U-23-Championship-qualifiers.jpg)
AFC U23 Qualifiers likely to be postponed again [The News]
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Championship Qualifiers Group B are likely to be postponed once again.

Gilgit Baltistan Girls Football League Day II Ends
Gilgit Baltistan Girls Football League 2019 going in full swing as Day II matches conclude.
![Gilgit-Baltistan Girls Football League: When football will be played on cricket ground [Express Tribune] Gilgit-Baltistan Girls Football League: When football will be played on cricket ground [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GBGFL-2019-Hunza-1160x535.jpg)
Gilgit-Baltistan Girls Football League: When football will be played on cricket ground [Express Tribune]
A girls' football league that too in Hunza can surely cheer up anyone.
![PFF claims AFC ex-co endorsed its election [The News] PFF claims AFC ex-co endorsed its election [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pff.jpg)
PFF claims AFC ex-co endorsed its election [The News]
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Sunday claimed that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee in Manama on Saturday had endorsed its elections.
![Zahir requests Blatter to send FIFA official [The News] Zahir requests Blatter to send FIFA official [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PFF-Elections.jpg)
Zahir requests Blatter to send FIFA official [The News]
Senior vice-president of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and a candidate for the PFF presidency Syed Zahir Shah has requested FIFA president Sepp Blatter to send his representative to Pakistan to evaluate the worsening situation of football in the country.
![FIFA, AFC recognise Faisal-led PFF [The Nation] FIFA, AFC recognise Faisal-led PFF [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/President-PFF-along-with-GS-PFF-addressing-Press-Conference.jpg)
FIFA, AFC recognise Faisal-led PFF [The Nation]
FIFA, the international football body, and AFC have recognised Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat-led Pakistan Football Federation and wished his body in the preparations for the PFF Congress on June 30 in Changla Gali.
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