![PFF president promises ‘new era’ for Pakistan football with FIFA backing [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mohsen-Gilani-with-Hafiz-Zakaullah-and-Raja-Amer-Khan-at-PFF-House-press-conference-17-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "PFF president promises ‘new era’ for Pakistan football with FIFA backing [The Nation]")
In his first official press conference as PFF president, Syed Mohsen Gilani aims to bring Pakistan football back on track, with plans to restore, develop, and uplift the sport nationwide.
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![New era for Pakistan football as Gilani elected PFF president [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/newly-elected-PFF-ExCo-members-and-PFF-Congress.jpg "New era for Pakistan football as Gilani elected PFF president [The Nation]")
May28May 29, 2025
New era for Pakistan football as Gilani elected PFF president [The Nation]
Newly elected PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani thanks football community, commits to transforming Pakistani football. FIFA lauds transparent PFF election, vows continued support.
![Pak football at crossroads: Khokhar optimistic ahead of PFF meeting [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Shahid-Khokhar-PFF-NC-1160x535.jpg "Pak football at crossroads: Khokhar optimistic ahead of PFF meeting [The Nation]")
February26February 26, 2025
Pak football at crossroads: Khokhar optimistic ahead of PFF meeting [The Nation]
“If the amendments are rejected again, Pakistan will face severe repercussions, potentially worse than just suspension. The country’s football future is on the line, and we cannot afford another misstep.”
![Can Pakistan football recover from setbacks in election process? [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PFF-Constitution-review-committee-with-NC-members-and-FIFA-AFC-delegation-1160x535.jpg "Can Pakistan football recover from setbacks in election process? [The Nation]")
December15December 16, 2024
Can Pakistan football recover from setbacks in election process? [The Nation]
At the heart of the controversy regarding the PFF elections is the proposed amendment to Article 38 of the PFF Constitution, which outlines eligibility criteria for the PFF presidency.
![Haroon Malik outlines Pak football’s path to NC, emphasises fair elections [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Haroon-Malik-PFF-NC-Chairman.jpeg "Haroon Malik outlines Pak football’s path to NC, emphasises fair elections [The Nation]")
September19September 20, 2024
Haroon Malik outlines Pak football’s path to NC, emphasises fair elections [The Nation]
PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik spoke with The Nation's Azhar Khan on the PFF elections process and the Pakistan Football Connect program.
![FIFA Qualifiers: Setback for Football as Kabaddi takes center stage [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/National-Kabaddi-Championship-at-Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg "FIFA Qualifiers: Setback for Football as Kabaddi takes center stage [The Nation]")
March1March 3, 2024
FIFA Qualifiers: Setback for Football as Kabaddi takes center stage [The Nation]
Holding a Kabaddi Championship at Jinnah Stadium 'underscores profound doubts regarding the PSB's dedication to ensuring the successful hosting of the Pakistan-Jordan match,' writes Azhar Khan of The Nation
![Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]")
December31December 31, 2023
Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]
Azhar Masood Khan reviews Pakistan football's key moments of 2023 for The Nation.
![Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U16s-return-after-semifinalist-spot-in-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-and-Fair-Play-trophy-1160x535.jpg "Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]")
September26September 28, 2023
Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]
Azhar Masood Khan writes about how the Pakistan U16s reached the semis of 2023 SAFF U16 Championship despite all challenges.
January5January 5, 2023
Pak Football in 2022: From Ashes to a New Beginning [The Nation]
Azhar Khan gives a more optimistic outlook for Pakistani football in 2023 under the NC as it comes out of the continued troubles of last few years.
![2022 to be a ‘New Dawn for Pakistan Football’? [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Normalisation-Committee-members-Haris-Azmat-Shahid-Khokhar-Haroon-Malik-800x535.jpg "2022 to be a ‘New Dawn for Pakistan Football’? [The Nation]")
January1January 1, 2022
2022 to be a ‘New Dawn for Pakistan Football’? [The Nation]
Many hope that 2022 will bring a 'new era' for Pakistani football, starting with the expected return of PFF House back to the Normalisation Committee to end FIFA ban on Pakistan