PFF's financial woes, FIFA-AFC restrictions on funding, likely to impact on Pakistan's chances in 2027 ACQs against Afghanistan this week.
Tag: Saud Hashmi
![Pakistan’s teenage sensation left struggling for surgery fund [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Muhammad-Sadam-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s teenage sensation left struggling for surgery fund [The News]")
April5April 5, 2025
Pakistan’s teenage sensation left struggling for surgery fund [The News]
One of the breakout stars from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for Pakistan, defender Muhammad Sadam now in a race against time to arrange surgery for his injured knee and save his football career.
April4April 5, 2025
PFF NC attend SAFF Extraordinary Congress
PFF NC chairman Saud Hashimi and member Shahid Khokhar met with AFC President Sheikh Salman and AFC Deputy General Secretary Vahid Kardany on the sidelines of SAFF Extraordinary Congress
![Congress, NC on same page over Pak football future [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PFF-Congress-members-attending-NA-Sub-Committee-on-IPC-hearing-1160x535.jpg "Congress, NC on same page over Pak football future [The News]")
March6March 6, 2025
Congress, NC on same page over Pak football future [The News]
PFF Congress and NC members both seemingly backed each other on matters related to PFF elections during their meeting with the National Assembly Sub-committee on IPC.
![Zahir’s football acumen helps settle PFF impasse [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Zahir-Shah-1160x535.jpg "Zahir’s football acumen helps settle PFF impasse [The News]")
March1March 1, 2025
Zahir’s football acumen helps settle PFF impasse [The News]
Syed Zahir Ali Shah’s 'football acumen' helped settle thorny issues with other PFF Congress members; also separately met with FIFA-AFC delegation before crucial Extraordinary Congress vote.
![New-look NC promises removing hurdles in PFF elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IPC-PFF.png "New-look NC promises removing hurdles in PFF elections [The News]")
February25February 26, 2025
New-look NC promises removing hurdles in PFF elections [The News]
PFF NC members met National Assembly Sub-Committee on IPC, assured them of completing PFF elections within next 2-3 months as long as PFF Congress approves FIFA-mandated amendments on 27 February.
![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]")
February16February 16, 2025
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]](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]")
February11February 11, 2025
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]](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]")
February10February 11, 2025
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.