![Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-training-ahead-of-Syria-match-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football: Glimmers of Hope [Dawn]")
Both of Pakistan’s men’s and women’s football teams have done better than expected of them, given the lack of preparation, funding and domestic structures. Can the election of a president for the Pakistan Football Federation finally set in motion sweeping changes to how football is played in the country?
Tag: FIFA
![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]")
March3March 3, 2025
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.
![‘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]")
February28February 28, 2025
‘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]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg "PFF ban to be Lifted: Congress approves constitutional amendments [Nukta]"){kind=logo}
February27February 28, 2025
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.
February27February 27, 2025
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
February26February 26, 2025
PFF Extraordinary Congress on Feb 27 in Lahore
The Congress has been convened in direct response to the FIFA Council’s letter dated February 6, 2025, which stipulates that the suspension can only be lifted upon the approval of the revised constitution in compliance with FIFA and AFC directives.
![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.”
![New-look NC promises removing hurdles in PFF elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IPC-PFF.png "New-look NC promises removing hurdles in PFF elections [The News]")
February25February 26, 2025
New-look NC promises removing hurdles in PFF elections [The News]
PFF NC members met National Assembly Sub-Committee on IPC, assured them of completing PFF elections within next 2-3 months as long as PFF Congress approves FIFA-mandated amendments on 27 February.
![A high time to end Pakistan football crisis [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "A high time to end Pakistan football crisis [TNS]")
February16February 16, 2025
A high time to end Pakistan football crisis [TNS]
All eyes are now on new PFF NC chairman Saud Hashmi as he attempts to satisfy FIFA’s conditions, persuade PFF Congress members to accept the constitutional amendments, restore Pakistan's place in international football, and ensure PFF elections take place.
February13February 14, 2025
PFF Takes Action: Resolving FIFA Suspension [Nukta]
PFF NC officials have asked FIFA-AFC officials if they will attend the Extraordinary Congress session on 27 Feb to approve amendments and lift FIFA ban.