![REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Karachi-FC-boys.jpg "REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]")
Karachi’s oldest and working class settlement Lyari is famed worldwide for its passion for football in particular. Swindon Town and Karachi FC aim to take to next level.
Tag: FIFA Goal Project
![Rehabilitation of Football House in Karachi begins [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PFF-NC-officials-visit-Karachi-Goal-Project-1160x535.jpg "Rehabilitation of Football House in Karachi begins [The News]")
January26January 26, 2023
Rehabilitation of Football House in Karachi begins [The News]
Karachi's FIFA Goal Project near Hawkesbay has been subject to controversy and neglect. NC vows to 'rehabilitate' it to eventually host football activities.
![PFF NC on track to hold elections, says Haroon [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PFF-NC-chairman-Haroon-Malik-with-NC-member-Saud-Hashmi-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC on track to hold elections, says Haroon [The News]")
December3December 5, 2022
PFF NC on track to hold elections, says Haroon [The News]
Despite ongoing court cases and PFF constitutional questions, NC chairman Haroon Malik says PFF election preps are 'on track.' He also discussed busy 2023 calendar for both Pakistan MNTs and WNTs
![FIFA working with PFF NC to salvage Pakistan’s Goal Projects [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Hawkesbay-goal-project.jpg "FIFA working with PFF NC to salvage Pakistan’s Goal Projects [Dawn]")
July13July 13, 2020
FIFA working with PFF NC to salvage Pakistan’s Goal Projects [Dawn]
Pakistan’s Goal projects are a sad story. Of the eight given to Pakistan, only one — the PFF House in Lahore, the country’s football headquarters — is complete and functional. Another six seem hastily built, and are grossly under-utilised, while the one in Peshawar was cancelled.
![‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-meets-Gianni-Infantino-at-FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich-1024x535.jpg "‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]")
September14September 14, 2018
‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]
Faisal Saleh Hayat requested 3 year extension to his mandate (which expired in Sep 2017) as he feels threatened by the new government.
November13November 13, 2016
FIFA sets strict compliance standards for development projects
FIFA announces that each Federation can get up to $5 million over a 4 year period but must meet strict criteria about their spending.
![PFF responsible for non-functional Goal projects, indicates FIFA [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/FIFA-Goal-Project-Karachi-for-AFC-Grassroots-Day-15-May-2016.jpg "PFF responsible for non-functional Goal projects, indicates FIFA [Dawn]")
May23May 23, 2016
PFF responsible for non-functional Goal projects, indicates FIFA [Dawn]
FIFA says incomplete Goal Projects in Pakistan are sole responsibility of the crisis-ridden PFF, writes Umaid Wasim
![FIFA increases development aid but PFF presents classic case for concern [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Khadim-Ali-Shah-bottom-right-at-the-66th-FIFA-Congress-2016-in-Mexico-City.jpg "FIFA increases development aid but PFF presents classic case for concern [Dawn]")
May17May 17, 2016
FIFA increases development aid but PFF presents classic case for concern [Dawn]
Umaid Wasim writes on how FIFA's increased funding may not be good for a PFF already facing controversies over incomplete projects, election disputes, court cases, and ethics investigations
![Pitchless stadium: Incomplete Goal Project finally sees some action [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/AFC-Grassroots-Day-15-May-2016-at-FIFA-Goal-Project-Karachi-Hawkesbay.jpg "Pitchless stadium: Incomplete Goal Project finally sees some action [Express Tribune]")
May16May 16, 2016
Pitchless stadium: Incomplete Goal Project finally sees some action [Express Tribune]
Incomplete FIFA Goal Project at Hawkes Bay, Karachi used as venue for AFC Grassroots Football Day 2016 by Sindh FA and DFA West
![Of corruption, despotism and power-struggles: into the murky world of football in Pakistan [Catch News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Pakistan-India-2014-team.jpg "Of corruption, despotism and power-struggles: into the murky world of football in Pakistan [Catch News]")
December30December 30, 2015
Of corruption, despotism and power-struggles: into the murky world of football in Pakistan [Catch News]
by Bhargab Sarmah (Catch News, 30 December 2015) “Pakistan has promising bunch of players. But people here prefer personalities before...