![Pakistan football at a crossroads: From dependency to destiny [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shahid-Khokhar-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan football at a crossroads: From dependency to destiny [TNS]")
PFF COO Shahid Khokhar says Pakistan football can no longer afford to exist on 'borrowed oxygen' and must be built on investment, structure, and vision
Tag: rebranding ppfl
![PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-Press-Conference-at-KPC-1160x535.jpeg "PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]")
February18February 19, 2026
PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]
Central to the PFF’s financial strategy is the proposed launch of a professional domestic league with several companies showing interest according to Mohsen Gilani
![Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFF-Press-Conference-at-Karachi-Press-Club-16-Feb-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]")
February16February 16, 2026
Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]
Gilani at a Karachi Press Club event said that the PFF's immediate focus remains on strengthening national men's and women's teams
![Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-AFC-general-secretary-Dato-Windsor-John-1160x535.jpg "Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]")
January4January 4, 2026
Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]
By inviting responsible foreign and national investors, the PFF is not just starting a tournament; it is creating a sustainable, transparent model that benefits players, clubs, the corporate sector, and fans alike.
December31December 31, 2025
PFF: ‘Huge foreign investment’ pledged for launch of Pro League
Having received introductory proposals from potential investors, the PFF will soon shortlist the most suitable companies to move forward for new professional football league in Pakistan.
![Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ali-Tareen-Zabe-Khan-Kaleemullah-1160x535.jpg "Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]")
December18December 19, 2025
Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen proposes a club league with ownership equity, while rival bids from PFL/GSV and Zabe Khan push for a franchise model
![PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PFF-President-Mohsen-Gilani-was-chief-guest-at-DFA-Lahore-Football-Championship-2025-final-1160x535.jpg "PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]")
December11December 12, 2025
PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]
At the DFA Lahore Championship final, won by Baba Cargo FC, chief guest PFF president Mohsen Gilani promised Pakistan a football league that will be 'stronger, more sustainable and done the right way'
![FOOTBALL: WHAT KIND OF LEAGUE? [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WAPDA-acknowledge-Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-after-winning-2023-24-NFCC-Cup-final-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: WHAT KIND OF LEAGUE? [Dawn]")
November16November 16, 2025
FOOTBALL: WHAT KIND OF LEAGUE? [Dawn]
Pakistan Football may soon get a new domestic league. But questions remain about what kind of league it will be and whether it will be what Pakistan really needs.
![Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KRL-vs-SSGC-PPFL-2018-finale.jpg "Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]")
July2July 3, 2025
Pro league key to Pakistan football’s revival [Nukta]
A key challenge for newly elected PFF would be regarding the future of the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) and how it needs to be run to revive and professionalize domestic football in Pakistan.
![PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail on the future of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail on the future of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]")
July25July 31, 2024
PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail on the future of football in Pakistan [Express Tribune]
PFF plans leagues for men, women, and youth, aiming to create jobs and improve football infrastructure, says PFF consultant Shahrukh Sohail.