Ali Ahsan profiles PFF boss Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat in his journey becoming the PFF boss and the 2015 crisis that has disrupted Pakistani football.
![Faisal Saleh Hayat: The feudal lord of Pakistani football [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/PFF-Faisal.jpg "Faisal Saleh Hayat: The feudal lord of Pakistani football [The Nation]")
September9February 3, 2017
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![Will the new FIFA President end the crisis in Pakistan football? [Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Gianni-Infantino-FIFA-President.jpg "Will the new FIFA President end the crisis in Pakistan football? [Nation]")
March9March 9, 2016
Will the new FIFA President end the crisis in Pakistan football? [Nation]
by Ali Ahsan FIFA finally has a new President! On 26 February 2016, the world football fraternity met for an...
![Pakistan Football Federation, courts, and sports autonomy [Nation blogs]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg "Pakistan Football Federation, courts, and sports autonomy [Nation blogs]")
January25January 25, 2016
Pakistan Football Federation, courts, and sports autonomy [Nation blogs]
by Ali Ahsan Pakistani football’s ongoing crisis is now entering its second year. 2015 saw controversial elections causing the Pakistan...
![It’s time to investigate Pakistan football’s corruption scandals [Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-Sepp-Blatter-Sardar-Naveed-Haider-Khan-at-AFC-Congress-May-2015.jpg "It’s time to investigate Pakistan football’s corruption scandals [Nation]")
December18December 18, 2015
It’s time to investigate Pakistan football’s corruption scandals [Nation]
Ali Ahsan argues FIFA should investigate PFF and do a thorough re-evaluation of how football is governed at national, confederation, and global levels.
![FIFA gives verdict in favour of Faisal-led group [Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/President-PFF-and-President-FIFA.jpg "FIFA gives verdict in favour of Faisal-led group [Nation]")
September22September 22, 2015
FIFA gives verdict in favour of Faisal-led group [Nation]
Azhar Khan of The Nation writes FIFA supports Faisal Saleh Hayat faction in on-going PFF tussle
![Dr Tariq elected new IFA president [Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Tariq-Fazal-Chaudhry-e1440155910899.jpg "Dr Tariq elected new IFA president [Nation]")
August21December 7, 2020
Dr Tariq elected new IFA president [Nation]
PML-N Member National Assembly Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudry was elected as Islamabad Football Association (IFA) honorary president, while Rana Tanveer Javed finance secretary.
![FIFA probe goes in Faisal’s way [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/faisal.jpg "FIFA probe goes in Faisal’s way [The Nation]")
August4November 17, 2024
FIFA probe goes in Faisal’s way [The Nation]
The FIFA fact finding mission has endorsed Makdhoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat-led PFF rejecting the claims made by the rival faction, sources revealed on Monday.
![Akhtar pins hope on Pakistan overseas players [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Akhtar-Mohiuddin.jpg "Akhtar pins hope on Pakistan overseas players [The Nation]")
October5July 15, 2025
Akhtar pins hope on Pakistan overseas players [The Nation]
LAHORE Head coach of national football U23 team Akhtar Mohiuddin has said Pakistan overseas players have boosted his teams chances...