Dawn's Umaid Wasim details how personal interests involving PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik and various FIFA officials may be driving Pakistani Football into a undesired direction with a controversial franchise league idea.
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![EPL clubs deny any partnership as franchise league, with apparent govt backing, sets November kick-off date [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Football-display-1160x535.jpeg "EPL clubs deny any partnership as franchise league, with apparent govt backing, sets November kick-off date [Dawn]")
May5May 5, 2024
EPL clubs deny any partnership as franchise league, with apparent govt backing, sets November kick-off date [Dawn]
EPL clubs deny any partnership as the latest franchise league attempt in Pakistan named 'PFL,' with apparent govt backing, sets a November kick-off date
![PFF NC finally announces results of elections in 75 districts [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PFF-logo.jpg "PFF NC finally announces results of elections in 75 districts [Dawn]"){kind=logo}
April4April 4, 2024
PFF NC finally announces results of elections in 75 districts [Dawn]
Objections raised on newly registered clubs voting, other alleged irregularities amid the initial District FA elections results are made public by PFF NC.
![FIFA hands nine-month extension to PFF NC [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "FIFA hands nine-month extension to PFF NC [Dawn]")
March15March 15, 2024
FIFA hands nine-month extension to PFF NC [Dawn]
FIFA's all-powerful Council gives PFF NC another mandate extension till 15 December, despite previous warnings if PFF elections were not held by this month.
![FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-celebrate-beating-Cambodia-in-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]")
December31December 31, 2023
FOOTBALL: STILL NOT NORMALISED [Dawn]
A massive year for Pakistan football has come to an end, with the next set to be even bigger. Umaid Wasim reviews 2023 for Dawn EOS.
![FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fifa-hq-1160x535.jpg "FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]")
December22December 22, 2023
FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]
FIFA says its in contact with PFF NC and AFC, to find a new date in early 2024 for their meeting with Pakistan's IPC Ministry / PSB to discuss PFF elections progress etc.
![Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-and-Petar-Sgert-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]")
November21November 21, 2023
Familiar foes Constantine, Segrt meet as Pakistan face Tajikistan test [Dawn]
Both managers had faced each other twice in SAFF Championship finals with different national teams. Now they clash today in Jinnah Stadium for WCQs Round Two fixture.
![Historic day as Pakistan take on Saudi Arabia [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PFF-Saudi-FF-logo-1160x535.jpg "Historic day as Pakistan take on Saudi Arabia [Express Tribune]"){kind=logo}
November15November 16, 2023
Historic day as Pakistan take on Saudi Arabia [Express Tribune]
This is the first time that the country will play in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Stephen Constantine's Pakistan take on Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia on 16th away at Al-Ahsa's Al-Fateh Stadium.
![Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-1105x535.png "Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn]")
November11November 11, 2023
Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn]
When asked if Pakistan can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Stephen Constantine bluntly replied “No we can’t … we’re not ready for it. But what we can do [in the next six matches] is build a team and try to qualify for the Asian Cup.”
![Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harun-Hamid-and-Rao-Umer-Hayat-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]")
October18October 18, 2023
Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]
Pakistan marked their first home game in eight years to win their first ever WCQ match thanks to 1-0 win over Cambodia in Islamabad