FIFA says SC-ordered elections may be considered interference in PFF.
Tag: Umaid Wasim
![FIFA wants PFF elections according to its decided timeline [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich.jpg "FIFA wants PFF elections according to its decided timeline [Dawn]")
November28July 4, 2025
FIFA wants PFF elections according to its decided timeline [Dawn]
FIFA had then said it would only comment once it had received and analysed “official information on the matter from the PFF”.
![No AFC Cup slot for winners of this season’s controversy-filled PPFL [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AFC-Cup-2019-draws-1160x535.jpg "No AFC Cup slot for winners of this season’s controversy-filled PPFL [Dawn]")
November24November 24, 2018
No AFC Cup slot for winners of this season’s controversy-filled PPFL [Dawn]
AFC decide not to grant Pakistan Premier League 2018 winners a spot in AFC Cup 2019.
![SAFF members withdraw from SWAFF [Dawn/The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SWAFF-Congress-Aug-2018-1160x535.jpg "SAFF members withdraw from SWAFF [Dawn/The News]")
October31October 31, 2018
SAFF members withdraw from SWAFF [Dawn/The News]
Umaid Wasim and Alam Zeb Safi write about the turn of events in SAFF member nations pulling out of Saudi-led SWAFF.
October7October 7, 2018
Confusion reigns as FIFA seemingly takes 180-degree turn in PFF case [Dawn]
FIFA confirms granting Faisal Saleh Hayat's PFF another 18 month extension.
![FIFA, AFC in the dark over PFF’s new PPFL promotion playoff tournament [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PPL-vs-PCAA-NFCC-2018-bronze-match.jpg "FIFA, AFC in the dark over PFF’s new PPFL promotion playoff tournament [Dawn]")
September14September 14, 2018
FIFA, AFC in the dark over PFF’s new PPFL promotion playoff tournament [Dawn]
Matches for 10 teams to decide four top-tier teams potential breach of FIFA and AFC Statutes.
![‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-meets-Gianni-Infantino-at-FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich-1024x535.jpg "‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]")
September14September 14, 2018
‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]
Faisal Saleh Hayat requested 3 year extension to his mandate (which expired in Sep 2017) as he feels threatened by the new government.
![Kaleemullah slams ‘petty’ PFF as row rumbles on [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Kaleemullah slams ‘petty’ PFF as row rumbles on [Dawn]")
August5July 9, 2020
Kaleemullah slams ‘petty’ PFF as row rumbles on [Dawn]
PFF officials accuse Kaleem of preferring club over country, but player hits back over being sidelined for not back Faisal Saleh Hayat during PFF crisis.
![Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Gianni-Infantino-FIFA-President.jpg "Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]")
July14July 14, 2018
Global Nations League to help developing countries: FIFA chief [Dawn]
New tournament proposed by FIFA boss could replace standard international friendlies with more competitive matches.
![A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/afc.jpg "A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]")
July13July 13, 2018
A lot lacking at youth level in Asia, says AFC technical director [Dawn]
Despite growing success, Asian football needs more focus on youth development. PFF's Vision 2022 not enough.