![Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fareedullah-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]")
While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.
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![Elected PFF era begins amid hopes and challenges ahead [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFF-ExCo-Elections-2025-Shahid-Khokhar-1160x535.jpg "Elected PFF era begins amid hopes and challenges ahead [TNS]")
June8June 8, 2025
Elected PFF era begins amid hopes and challenges ahead [TNS]
After years of uncertainty, elected PFF era begins amid hopes and challenges ahead, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for The News on Sunday.
![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 "A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]")
May25May 25, 2025
A tough fight expected in PFF president elections [TNS]
'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
![Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Syria-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-800x535.jpg "Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]")
April13April 13, 2025
Challenges faced by Pakistan football and possible ways out for future [TNS]
With the right leadership, proper funding, better facilities, and more support, football in Pakistan could flourish, writes Asher Butt for The News on Sunday
![Pakistan’s football remains in a cycle of uncertainty [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PFF-logo.jpg "Pakistan’s football remains in a cycle of uncertainty [TNS]"){kind=logo}
February23February 23, 2025
Pakistan’s football remains in a cycle of uncertainty [TNS]
Despite efforts to conduct PFF election process, mistakes by stakeholders have only worsened Pakistani football's situation with recent FIFA ban, writes Sarfraz Ahmed.
![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.
![Can PFF NC deliver? [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "Can PFF NC deliver? [TNS]")
January5January 5, 2025
Can PFF NC deliver? [TNS]
Skepticism lingers over PFF NC's willingness and ability to fulfill mandate. Latest extension shows persistent challenges to meet FIFA's expectations on completing PFF elections.
November10November 15, 2024
Pakistan football: A ray of hope after decades of darkness [TNS]
As the normalisation process nears completion and the committee is set to hand over PFF reins to an elected body, the future of Pakistan football looks promising.
September15September 15, 2024
Pakistan football poised for change [TNS]
As PFF NC’s mandate nears completion, it is hoped that the game will move in the right direction, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.
![Shining against all odds [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JAFA-Soccer-Academy-1160x535.jpg "Shining against all odds [TNS]")
May19May 19, 2024
Shining against all odds [TNS]
Under the watch of former international footballer Javed Arab, the JAFA Soccer Academy is doing a big service by providing quality coaching free of cost to young footballers in Karachi’s Lyari locality.