With PFF NC likely to finalise rules for the PFF Presidential and ExCo elections this month, a number of potential candidates have emerged like Zahir Shah, ex-MNT star Kaleemullah, former FIFA development officer Mohsin Gillani and Punjab FA member Hafiz Zakaullah.
![Congress, NC on same page over Pak football future [The News] Congress, NC on same page over Pak football future [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PFF-Congress-members-attending-NA-Sub-Committee-on-IPC-hearing-1160x535.jpg)
Congress, NC on same page over Pak football future [The News]
PFF Congress and NC members both seemingly backed each other on matters related to PFF elections during their meeting with the National Assembly Sub-committee on IPC.

Pakistan preliminary squad for Syria game announced
Pakistan to face Syria on 25 March in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, Group E fixture.
![With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta] With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-MNT-at-Jinnah-Stadium-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-game-1160x535.jpg)
With FIFA ban lifted, Pakistan eyes 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
PFF NC scrambles to arrange logistics and FIFA/AFC funding for Pakistan MNT's 10-day camp under Stephen Constantine in Saudi Arabia ahead of Syria game on 25 March.
![Pakistan reappoints Constantine for Syria ACQs [Geo News] Pakistan reappoints Constantine for Syria ACQs [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-after-Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan reappoints Constantine for Syria ACQs [Geo News]
“He is coming only for this qualifier (vs Syria). We don’t have enough time for any change so we asked Stephen to come back for this match,” said a source in PFF.
![FIFA lifts suspension on PFF after constitutional tweaks [Geo News] FIFA lifts suspension on PFF after constitutional tweaks [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich.jpg)
FIFA lifts suspension on PFF after constitutional tweaks [Geo News]
The lifting of the suspension paves way for Pakistan’s participation in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers where they face Syria on 25 March.
![Zahir’s football acumen helps settle PFF impasse [The News] Zahir’s football acumen helps settle PFF impasse [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Zahir-Shah-1160x535.jpg)
Zahir’s football acumen helps settle PFF impasse [The News]
Syed Zahir Ali Shah’s 'football acumen' helped settle thorny issues with other PFF Congress members; also separately met with FIFA-AFC delegation before crucial Extraordinary Congress vote.
![‘Momentous day’ for Pak football as PFF Congress approves amendments [Dawn] ‘Momentous day’ for Pak football as PFF Congress approves amendments [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-Extraordinary-Congress-approves-FIFA-amendments-Feb-27-2025-1160x535.jpg)
‘Momentous day’ for Pak football as PFF Congress approves amendments [Dawn]
“I’ve never seen the PFF Congress so united, driven towards change. Among the members, there was a realisation of the time lost in the past, which has seen football in the country suffer so much.” said AFC Deputy General Secretary Vahid Kardany.
![PFF ban to be Lifted: Congress approves constitutional amendments [Nukta] PFF ban to be Lifted: Congress approves constitutional amendments [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg)
PFF ban to be Lifted: Congress approves constitutional amendments [Nukta]
FIFA and AFC delegation will report to FIFA Bureau and it is expected that in the next couple of days suspension on PFF could be lifted.

PFF Congress approves FIFA amendments
The newly elected PFF Congress members endorsed FIFA proposed amendments in the 'best interest of Pakistan football' and to get the FIFA ban on Pakistan lifted