“We want to collaborate and we hope that with good services from AFC and FIFA in support of the Normalisation Committee we can overcome the current complicated situation and bring back normality and football the way that Pakistan deserves it.”
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FIFA snubs Pakistan government’s request to send delegation, backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Dawn]
FIFA firmly backs PFF normalisation committee, declines sending delegation to Pakistan in reply to IPC letter.
Gros promoted in FIFA but conspiracy theories emerge in Pakistan [Dawn]
Alex Gros' promotion in FIFA leads to outrageous claims from anti-NC factions claiming he was fired and NC will be changed.
PFF NC faces uphill task to ensure Pakistan’s representation in AFC Cup [Dawn]
PPFL given one indirect qualification spot for 2021 edition, but departments yet to meet any AFC club licensing requirements.
PFF NC lays down ground rules for holding of franchise league [Dawn]
In response to speculation on social media about a rumoured franchise league, PFF NC said any franchise or national league in the country can only be held by the PFF.
FIFA working with PFF NC to salvage Pakistan’s Goal Projects [Dawn]
Pakistan’s Goal projects are a sad story. Of the eight given to Pakistan, only one — the PFF House in Lahore, the country’s football headquarters — is complete and functional. Another six seem hastily built, and are grossly under-utilised, while the one in Peshawar was cancelled.
New PFF technical director Limones aims to create footballing identity for Pakistan [Dawn]
“We have to start on grassroots and bringing in kids to play football and grow up with an understanding of the game. There’s also a need to empower the coaches. A football ecosystem needs to be put in place. If there is a similar mind set about football across all levels, the possibilities are endless.”
Pakistan’s return to international football delayed as SAFF Championship postponed [Dawn]
“It’s an opportunity missed for our players to play international matches this year but in the end, health and safety of the players remains the first priority,” PFF NC secretary Manizeh Zainli.
Fate of this year’s SAFF Championship to be decided in July [Dawn]
COVID-19 disruptions impacting football calendar.
Umaid Wasim & Faizan Lakhani talk Pak football
Great video discussion in Urdu between Geo’s Faizan Lakhani and Dawn’s Umaid Wasim on the state of Pakistani football. Watch...