Political interference ruining Pakistan football: Faisal [Nation]

Political interference ruining Pakistan football: Faisal [Nation]

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) president Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has said that the matter of the federation has reached at a very crucial stage after the Fifa’s decision which endorsed him as PFF chief and urged the government to stop political interference in the federation’s matters.

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Pakistan, India in same group of SAFF Cup [The News]

Pakistan, India in same group of SAFF Cup [The News]

Pakistan on Wednesday were clubbed with arch-rivals India as draws were unveiled for the SAFF Cup 2015 which would be held in Kerala, India, from December 23 to January 3.

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K-Electric to take part in Sheikh Kamal tournament   [The News]

K-Electric to take part in Sheikh Kamal tournament [The News]

K-Electric have got permission from Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) for appearing in the Sheikh Kamal International Football tournament which will be held in Dhaka in October.

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Pakistan’s Hayat keeps AFC legal posts despite breaking the law at home [IWF]

Pakistan’s Hayat keeps AFC legal posts despite breaking the law at home [IWF]

With little fanfare and hardly any publicity, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recently proudly announced the makeup of its new standing committees for the next four years. One of those re-elected as chairman of its legal committee - was Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, the controversial Pakistani who has been at the centre of a bitter domestic dispute.

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Back from Germany: Hajra content with her stint in Europe [Express Tribune]

Back from Germany: Hajra content with her stint in Europe [Express Tribune]

Pakistan’s top female striker Hajra Khan says her month-long trials in Germany have taught her a lot about professionalism in football — an aspect largely missing in Pakistan.

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PFF ‘acquired suitable land’ for Dr Chung-AFC project, letter reveals [Dawn]

PFF ‘acquired suitable land’ for Dr Chung-AFC project, letter reveals [Dawn]

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) claimed it had indeed acquired land for the controversial Dr Chung/AFC project in Jhang, a letter received by Dawn on Monday reveals.

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AFC picks Shehzad for coaches education panel [The News]

AFC picks Shehzad for coaches education panel [The News]

Pakistan’s most qualified football coach Shehzad Anwar has been included by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in a panel which will make strategies for development of coaches’ education in Asia.

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High-flying K-Electric to play in Bangladesh football tournament [Dawn]

High-flying K-Electric to play in Bangladesh football tournament [Dawn]

And to aid their preparations for the playoff, K-Electric will be taking part in the Sheikh Kamal International Club Championship in Bangladesh in October.

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FIFA delegation holds meetings with PFF rival factions [The News]

FIFA delegation holds meetings with PFF rival factions [The News]

A three-member fact-finding mission of FIFA held marathon meetings with the officials of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) and Syed Zahir Shah group.

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