The state must now intervene, not to interfere in technical matters, but to ensure financial and constitutional accountability.
Tag: Haroon Malik
![Haji Saeed alleges deal between Mohsin Gilani and Haroon Malik [TCP] Haji Saeed alleges deal between Mohsin Gilani and Haroon Malik [TCP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg)
Haji Saeed alleges deal between Mohsin Gilani and Haroon Malik [TCP]
The veteran football stakeholder calls for overhaul of the PFF Secretariat by removing all the staff members who have already served under Canada-based Haroon Malik
![PFF presidency race now a duel between former friends Taha and Mohsen [Dawn] PFF presidency race now a duel between former friends Taha and Mohsen [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani.jpg)
PFF presidency race now a duel between former friends Taha and Mohsen [Dawn]
A three-way race to become the first-elected PFF president in six years has been whittled down to two candidates: former friends Taha Alizai and Mohsen Gilani, after the latter formed an alliance with Hafiz Zakaullah.
![A high time to end Pakistan football crisis [TNS] 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]
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.
![PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn] PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]
Amid an ongoing FIFA ban, the PFF NC will see Saud Hashmi replace Haroon Malik as new chairman. Sudden withdrawal from 2027 ACQs may hint at PFF's lingering audit issues with FIFA.
![Saud Hashmi appointed as new chairman of PFF NC [Nukta] Saud Hashmi appointed as new chairman of PFF NC [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PFF-NC-member-Saud-Hashmi-speaks-on-Pakistan-Football-Connect-with-NC-chairman-Haroon-Malik-1160x535.jpeg)
Saud Hashmi appointed as new chairman of PFF NC [Nukta]
While PFF NC battles to overturn FIFA ban on Pakistan, Hashmi will replace Canada-based Haroon Malik whose contract will expire on February 15.
![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)
PFF NC in touch with FIFA to resolve constitutional issues [The News]
"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."
![NA body rejects criteria for women’s nomination in Congress [The News] NA body rejects criteria for women’s nomination in Congress [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/national-assembly-1160x535.jpg)
NA body rejects criteria for women’s nomination in Congress [The News]
Various MNAs grilled PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik for the selection criteria of women PFF Congress members, as well as bans imposed on the likes of Malik Amir Dogar and Sardar Naveed.
![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?
![NA body seeks more details from NC on PFF elections [Dawn] NA body seeks more details from NC on PFF elections [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NA-Standing-Committee-on-IPC-meeting-on-10-Jan-2025-1160x535.jpg)
NA body seeks more details from NC on PFF elections [Dawn]
National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination directs PFF NC to submit more details of PFF's federal, provincial and district elections.
![Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS] Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)