"The suspension of the PFF is a major setback for Pakistani football. However, it also presents an opportunity for the federation to reform itself and build a stronger foundation for the future."
Tag: FIFA
![FIFA slams congress members after PFF ban [Geo Super] FIFA slams congress members after PFF ban [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Flag_of_FIFA.svg_-e1437730438429.png)
FIFA slams congress members after PFF ban [Geo Super]
FIFA says suspension will only be lifted if PFF Congress approves constitution amendments drafted in collaboration with AFC.
![Major blow for Pakistan football as FIFA suspends PFF [Nukta] Major blow for Pakistan football as FIFA suspends PFF [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg)
Major blow for Pakistan football as FIFA suspends PFF [Nukta]
"The suspension will only be lifted subject to the PFF Congress approving the version of the PFF Constitution presented by FIFA and the AFC," FIFA statement added
![FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News] FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PFFlogo.jpg)
FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation [Geo News]
“The suspension will only be lifted subject to the PFF Congress approving the version of the PFF Constitution presented by FIFA and the AFC,” said a FIFA statement.
![PFF Elections on hold as FIFA pushes for constitutional overhaul [Nukta] PFF Elections on hold as FIFA pushes for constitutional overhaul [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg)
PFF Elections on hold as FIFA pushes for constitutional overhaul [Nukta]
Some influential football stakeholders apparently have started backing PFF NC and will engage with Congress members to ensure FIFA's amendments in PFF Constitution are approved so elections can be finalized.
![FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS] FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg)
FIFA’s desire to amend PFF constitution raises questions of fair play [AIPS]
The question arises: if Congress, the PFF's supreme body, has rejected the proposed amendments, how can FIFA force these changes to appoint a preferred candidate as PFF president?
![PFF elections on hold as FIFA continues to push for constitutional amendments [Dawn] PFF elections on hold as FIFA continues to push for constitutional amendments [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF elections on hold as FIFA continues to push for constitutional amendments [Dawn]
Despite overwhelming rejection by PFF Extraordinary Congress over proposed amendments to the PFF Constitution, FIFA's unrelenting push for amendments deemed 'arm-twisting' by one Congress member
![Uncertainty abound as Congress rejects amendments to PFF Constitution [Dawn] Uncertainty abound as Congress rejects amendments to PFF Constitution [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PFF-Constitution-review-session-with-NC-members-and-FIFA-AFC-delegation-1160x535.jpg)
Uncertainty abound as Congress rejects amendments to PFF Constitution [Dawn]
Using old 2014 constitution rules for PFF presidential elections would impose further time required to complete electoral process, likely leading to yet another NC tenure extension beyond current 15 Feb deadline.
![Congress votes overwhelmingly to reject changes in constitution [The News] Congress votes overwhelmingly to reject changes in constitution [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg)
Congress votes overwhelmingly to reject changes in constitution [The News]
PFF presidential and ExCo elections to be held according to the old 2014 constitution after Extraordinary Congress voted to reject proposed amendments tabled by NC/FIFA.
![Congress rejects proposed amendments in PFF constitution [Nukta] 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]
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.
![PFF NC in touch with FIFA to resolve constitutional issues [The News] PFF NC in touch with FIFA to resolve constitutional issues [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PFF-NC-members-at-press-conference-16-July-2022-1160x535.jpeg)