![FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]")
A massive year for Pakistan football has come to an end, with the next set to be even bigger. Umaid Wasim reviews 2023 for Dawn EOS.
Tag: normalisation committee
![Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]")
December31December 31, 2023
Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]
Azhar Masood Khan reviews Pakistan football's key moments of 2023 for The Nation.
![FIFA and AFC call for timely PFF elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FIFA-AFC.jpg "FIFA and AFC call for timely PFF elections [The News]")
December24December 24, 2023
FIFA and AFC call for timely PFF elections [The News]
Both governing bodies have advised PFF NC to complete PFF electoral process within given mandate. Current NC tenure is till March 15, 2024.
![FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fifa-hq-1160x535.jpg "FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]")
December22December 22, 2023
FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]
FIFA says its in contact with PFF NC and AFC, to find a new date in early 2024 for their meeting with Pakistan's IPC Ministry / PSB to discuss PFF elections progress etc.
![Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SAFF-1160x524.png "Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]")
December21December 21, 2023
Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]
PFF had initially shortlisted three clubs—Muslim FC, Afghan FC, and Baloch Nushki—for representation, but none were able to respond likely due to lack of funds and tight timeline to confirm participation.
![Time to act wisely [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg "Time to act wisely [TNS]")
December17December 17, 2023
Time to act wisely [TNS]
The PFF Normalisation Committee is in a tight spot. It should act as per constitution or things "may go out of control," writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![Dubai meeting to discuss Pakistan football postponed [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ipc-pff-fifa-1160x461.png "Dubai meeting to discuss Pakistan football postponed [The News]")
December10December 10, 2023
Dubai meeting to discuss Pakistan football postponed [The News]
Upcoming meeting on Dec 12 between PFF NC, FIFA, and IPC Ministry officials in Dubai postponed until further notice as per NC chairman Haroon Malik.
![Football stakeholders stage protest outside Punjab Stadium [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/protest-against-PFF-NC-on-Dec-7-2023-by-various-groups-including-Muhammad-Essa-Rana-Zia-Mian-Abbas-etc-1160x535.png "Football stakeholders stage protest outside Punjab Stadium [The News]")
December8December 8, 2023
Football stakeholders stage protest outside Punjab Stadium [The News]
After being denied permission to protest in front of PFF House, a group of stakeholders led by Sardar Naveed Haider Khan held a demonstration at nearby Punjab Stadium demanding PFF elections.
![Football stakeholders expedite efforts against PFF NC [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tariq-Lutfi-Nasir-Ismail-Sardar-Naveed-Mian-Abbas-Ghulam-Sarwar-Teddy-etc-criticize-PFF-NC-1160x535.jpg "Football stakeholders expedite efforts against PFF NC [The News]")
December5December 5, 2023
Football stakeholders expedite efforts against PFF NC [The News]
With meeting between PFF NC, FIFA, AFC, and Govt of Pakistan fast approaching, various groups across Pakistan mobilize against PFF NC's alleged misconduct.
![Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PFF-NCs-Saud-Hashmi-and-Haroon-Malik-with-Saudi-Arabian-Football-Federation-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News]")
December4December 4, 2023
Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News]
PFF signed an MoU with Saudi counterparts in Riyadh last month to promote football ties. PFF also wants to arrange visits from international teams to ensure that fans get to watch high-quality matches.