'As the elections draw near, the contest is no longer just about personalities. It is a referendum on the future direction of football in Pakistan - a sport yearning for revival after years of stagnation.' writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS
Tag: PFF
![Pakistan camp for ACQs from June 1 [Nukta] Pakistan camp for ACQs from June 1 [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/McKeal-Abdullah-and-Abdul-Samad-Arshad-Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1157x535.jpg)
Pakistan camp for ACQs from June 1 [Nukta]
NC plans to hold MNT camp at Islamabad under Stephen Constantine for a few days before moving squad to Myanmar by 5 June for further preps. Pakistan play Myanmar away on 10 June.
![Pakistan and Myanmar swap AFC qualifier fixtures [Nukta] Pakistan and Myanmar swap AFC qualifier fixtures [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan and Myanmar swap AFC qualifier fixtures [Nukta]
ACQs: Pakistan MNT training camp for now reversed Myanmar fixture, pending AFC approval, to likely begin 1 June under Stephen Constantine. PFF considering options of holding camp abroad.
![Pakistan, Myanmar opt for revised Qualifier schedule amid PFF transition [The Nation] Pakistan, Myanmar opt for revised Qualifier schedule amid PFF transition [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pakistan-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers.jpg)
Pakistan, Myanmar opt for revised Qualifier schedule amid PFF transition [The Nation]
PFF sources state decision to reverse Pakistan-Myanmar ACQ on 10 June to be an away game was to aid in transition of newly elected PFF body after 27 May elections and not due to concerns over Pak-India tensions.
![PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation] PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg)
PFF presidential election postponed till May 27 [The Nation]
PFF presidential election rescheduled to 27th amid logistical hurdles for AFC/FIFA officials due to recent Pakistan-India tensions on the border.
![Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn] Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1160x535.jpg)
Old friends in three-way contest for PFF presidency [Dawn]
While Hafiz Zakaullah is a newcomer in Pak football governance, Karachi United founder Taha Alizai and former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gilani were once closely involved in Zahir Shah's tussle with Faisal Saleh Hayat over PFF control.
![PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News] PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF finalizes candidate list for ExCo elections [The News]
Taha Alizai, Hafiz Zakaullah, Mohsen Gilani confirmed as PFF Presidency candidates after 'rigorous' scrutiny process by PFF NC. PFF elections on 20 May in Lahore.
![PFF NC cancels players’ holidays on Eid, retains combination for Myanmar Clash [The News] PFF NC cancels players’ holidays on Eid, retains combination for Myanmar Clash [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ali-Uzair-Gujjar-Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
PFF NC cancels players’ holidays on Eid, retains combination for Myanmar Clash [The News]
With the Pakistan-Myanmar ACQs clash in Islamabad on 10 June likely just two days after Eid ul Azha, PFF NC to retain squad under Stephen Constantine.
![Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News] Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Hafiz-Zakaullah-Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gillani.jpg)
Three candidates emerge for PFF president post [The News]
Hafiz Zakaullah, Taha Alizai, Mohsen Gillani emerge as PFF presidency contenders but confusion among departments remains on whom to support in PFF elections on 20 May.
![PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta] PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg)
PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]
Deadline Day for PFF presidential and ExCo elections nominations. Zahir Shah group to push for Karachi United owner Taha Alizai as their PFF president candidate. Former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gillani and Punjab FA member Hafiz Zakaullah to also contest.
![A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS] A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Taha-Alizai-Mohsen-Gilani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-1.jpg)