![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
Tag: Faisal Saleh Hayat
![PFF moves closer to much-awaited elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF moves closer to much-awaited elections [Nukta]")
March6March 6, 2025
PFF moves closer to much-awaited elections [Nukta]
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.
![Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kaleemullah-927x535.jpg "Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]")
February13February 13, 2025
Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]
The former professional player, who has played leagues around the world also including United States, could emerge as one of the strong candidates for the coveted post
![Congress rejects proposed amendments in PFF constitution [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Congress rejects proposed amendments in PFF constitution [Nukta]")
January24January 24, 2025
Congress rejects proposed amendments in PFF constitution [Nukta]
As per regulations, Congress either had to reject them in totality or accept them as a whole and after some debate Congress rejected them with overwhelming 19-6 majority.
![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.
![Is Pakistan football on the brink of international suspension? [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PFF-political-crisis-with-FIFA-and-AFC-ChatGPT-1160x535.webp "Is Pakistan football on the brink of international suspension? [Nukta]")
November25November 25, 2024
Is Pakistan football on the brink of international suspension? [Nukta]
There are fears that PFF electoral process could be derailed and could force FIFA to suspend Pakistan again because of third-party interference.
![Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-crowd-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-WCQs-vs-Cambodia-1160x535.jpg "Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]")
November2November 2, 2024
Why Pakistan football failed to flourish despite growing popularity [Nukta]
There are a thousand different reasons why the beautiful game paints a bleak picture in a sports-mad country. But primarily it’s power struggles, poor management and allegations of corruption within the national set-up which have caused the greatest harm.
![Path to normalcy: What lies ahead for Pak football after PFF provincial elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PFF-Elections-AI-Generated-image-1160x535.jpg "Path to normalcy: What lies ahead for Pak football after PFF provincial elections [Nukta]")
September26September 26, 2024
Path to normalcy: What lies ahead for Pak football after PFF provincial elections [Nukta]
The provincial FA elections held by the PFF NC at a Lahore hotel last week saw some hotly contested results, with some disqualified to take part had their stay order requests rejected by the courts.
![Vested interests destroying Pakistan football: Faisal [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-in-AFC-Congress-2022-1160x535.jpg "Vested interests destroying Pakistan football: Faisal [The Nation]")
June11June 11, 2022
Vested interests destroying Pakistan football: Faisal [The Nation]
Former PFF president, current AFC vice-president Faisal Saleh Hayat says 'self-serving agenda of some people have destroyed football in the country'
![NC should set up office, start working: Nasir [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Shahid-Afridi-with-new-Masha-United-manager-Nasir-Ismail-487x535.jpeg "NC should set up office, start working: Nasir [The News]")
July27July 27, 2021
NC should set up office, start working: Nasir [The News]
Nasir Ismail wants NC chairman Haroon Malik either return to Pakistan and handle affairs on ground or FIFA replaces him with someone else