![World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Datuk-Windsor-Paul-John-AFC-General-Secretary.jpeg "World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]")
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John defends format for joint 2026 WCQs, 2027 ACQs. PFF NC plans improving FIFA rankings for Pakistan NT
Tag: AFC
![A new dawn [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "A new dawn [TNS]")
July3July 3, 2022
A new dawn [TNS]
With end of FIFA ban on Pakistan and restoration of NC on PFF matters, Alam Zeb Safi writes a hopeful note for TNS about Pakistani football's return.
![AFC must consider the good of the game when deciding World Cup fate [The Asian Game]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pakistan-in-Cambodia-2019-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "AFC must consider the good of the game when deciding World Cup fate [The Asian Game]")
May18May 18, 2022
AFC must consider the good of the game when deciding World Cup fate [The Asian Game]
As Asia's allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 8, Martin Lowe discusses how the AFC should structure their new qualifying path.
![Doha meetings were ‘highly successful’: Haroon [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Haroon-Malik-with-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Haris-Azmat-at-72nd-FIFA-Congress-2022-in-Doha-1160x535.jpg "Doha meetings were ‘highly successful’: Haroon [The News]")
April5April 5, 2022
Doha meetings were ‘highly successful’: Haroon [The News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik says AFC President Sheikh Salman, other FIFA/AFC member countries 'very keen' to see Pak football back to normal once FIFA ban ends
![NC chief meets FIFA president in Doha [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Gianni-Infantino-at-2022-FIFA-Congress-in-Doha-1160x535.jpg "NC chief meets FIFA president in Doha [The News]")
April2April 2, 2022
NC chief meets FIFA president in Doha [The News]
NC said that both FIFA and AFC want Pakistan’s membership restored as soon as possible so that the players do not suffer more.
![Football education vital for developing the sport in Pakistan: AFC deputy secretary general [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Vahid-Kardany.png "Football education vital for developing the sport in Pakistan: AFC deputy secretary general [Dawn]")
March31March 31, 2022
Football education vital for developing the sport in Pakistan: AFC deputy secretary general [Dawn]
Vahid Kardany urges that NC must be supported by all football officials in Pakistan to help get PFF elections done on time
![PFF issue heads towards resolution after IPC minister’s ‘positive’ meeting with FIFA, AFC [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IPC-Minister-Dr-Fehmida-Mirza-in-virtual-call-with-NC-FIFA-AFC-reps.-1160x535.jpg "PFF issue heads towards resolution after IPC minister’s ‘positive’ meeting with FIFA, AFC [Dawn]")
March11March 11, 2022
PFF issue heads towards resolution after IPC minister’s ‘positive’ meeting with FIFA, AFC [Dawn]
“We had a positive meeting with FIFA and AFC and we apprised them of the situation and that the NC will soon get the PFF headquarters,” said IPC Minister Dr Fehmida Mirza
![Ban to be lifted once Football House handed back to NC [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IPC-Minister-Dr-Fehmida-Mirza-in-virtual-call-with-NC-FIFA-AFC-reps-1160x535.jpg "Ban to be lifted once Football House handed back to NC [The Nation]")
March10March 11, 2022
Ban to be lifted once Football House handed back to NC [The Nation]
In virtual meeting of IPC Minister with FIFA, AFC, and NC reps, FIFA reiterates ban on Pakistan will be lifted after PFF House return to NC
![The stalemate continues [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Khadim-Ali-Shah-with-SAFF.jpg "The stalemate continues [TNS]")
October31October 31, 2021
The stalemate continues [TNS]
Khadim Ali Shah, SAFF senior vice president and a former PFF vice president under Faisal Saleh Hayat, urges quick resolution of Pak football crisis that has lasted six years now
![Naveed offers to work with FIFA, AFC, NC to end impasse [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sardar-Naveed-Haider-Khan-880x535.jpg "Naveed offers to work with FIFA, AFC, NC to end impasse [The News]")
July2July 2, 2021
Naveed offers to work with FIFA, AFC, NC to end impasse [The News]
Sardar Naveed Haider Khan, one of main men in the Ashfaq Shah group, says he is 'ready to play a positive and constructive role if required'