Despite revival of departments under current govt, their football teams will have to restructure and reform to meet changing demands of modern pro football or risk becoming irrelevant, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![It’s time to invest in Pakistan football [TNS] It’s time to invest in Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Army-vs-KRL-NFCC-2020-penalties-1080x535.jpg)
Despite revival of departments under current govt, their football teams will have to restructure and reform to meet changing demands of modern pro football or risk becoming irrelevant, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![FOOTBALL: GETTING THE BALL ROLLING [Dawn] FOOTBALL: GETTING THE BALL ROLLING [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pakistan-in-Cambodia-2019-WCQs-1160x535.jpg)
FIFA finally lifting ban on Pakistan means there is a need for rebuilding the administrative structure and a focus towards the players on the pitch
![Football: A league for Pakistan [Dawn] Football: A league for Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KRL-vs-SSGC-PPFL-2018-finale.jpg)
Player development, proper infrastructure, funding, facilities for talent at the grassroots level and clubs are the pillars on which countries have built soccer powerhouses. How can Pakistan at least get started?
![Pakistan’s Messi Kaleemullah Khan leads the PSL football campaign [Sport360] Pakistan’s Messi Kaleemullah Khan leads the PSL football campaign [Sport360]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kaleemullah-at-PSL-2020.jpg)
"[PSL] has done wonders for cricket, but now it’s time to open the doors of football for the youngsters in our country."
Sardar Naveed wants PFF Supreme Council to comprise of President, 3 VPs to decide daily matters with General Secretary.
![Hayat gets AFC to dance to his tune [Express Tribune] Hayat gets AFC to dance to his tune [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-PFF-President.jpg)
Hayat, who has held the PFF office since 2003, was last given a two-year tenure by FIFA in 2015 to update PFF constitution and hold elections by 2017.
![Pakistan Football Federation, courts, and sports autonomy [Nation blogs] Pakistan Football Federation, courts, and sports autonomy [Nation blogs]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg)
by Ali Ahsan Pakistani football’s ongoing crisis is now entering its second year. 2015 saw controversial elections causing the Pakistan...
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An alliance of specialist football organisations from the UK, Aspirations All-Pakistan Football Alliance (APFA), announced on Thursday it will launch its operations to serve the game in Pakistan.