![The unending saga of Pakistan football [TNS]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg "The unending saga of Pakistan football [TNS]")
Alam Zeb Safi says only two options exist to resolve Pak football crisis: either FIFA recomposes NC to run PFF affairs, or local stakehoders unite to bypass FIFA for internal reforms
Tag: football crisis
![Footballers in Pakistan struggling to survive: Nasir Ismail [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nasir-Ismail-Masha-United-NWFC-2021-1-1160x535.jpeg "Footballers in Pakistan struggling to survive: Nasir Ismail [The News]")
May23May 23, 2021
Footballers in Pakistan struggling to survive: Nasir Ismail [The News]
“The time is not far when you will see top national footballers riding Bykea or Uber because there are no professional games to play here,” Nasir Ismail, head coach of Masha United
![‘Football is not safe in Pakistan’: striker Hassan rues lack of proper structure [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hassan-Bashir-Cambodia-vs-Pakistan-1160x535.jpg "‘Football is not safe in Pakistan’: striker Hassan rues lack of proper structure [The News]")
April7April 8, 2020
‘Football is not safe in Pakistan’: striker Hassan rues lack of proper structure [The News]
Denmark-based striker rues the tragic disaster of Pakistani football due to years of neglect, political disputes and crises.
![FIFA/AFC delegation to visit Lahore from Aug 15 to 19 [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich.jpg "FIFA/AFC delegation to visit Lahore from Aug 15 to 19 [Dawn]")
August9August 9, 2019
FIFA/AFC delegation to visit Lahore from Aug 15 to 19 [Dawn]
‘Composition of the Normalisation Committee to be announced following the conclusion of the visit’
![FIFA may take six weeks to appoint normalisation committee members [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg "FIFA may take six weeks to appoint normalisation committee members [The News]")
July9July 9, 2019
FIFA may take six weeks to appoint normalisation committee members [The News]
Selection process would involve FIFA officials visiting Pakistan and interviewing potential members. Normalisation committee would be in charge of holding fresh PFF elections.
![Normalisation committee appointed for the Pakistan Football Federation [FIFA]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-2014-Wallpaper-Desktop.jpg "Normalisation committee appointed for the Pakistan Football Federation [FIFA]")
June29June 29, 2019
Normalisation committee appointed for the Pakistan Football Federation [FIFA]
FIFA finally decides on Normalisation Committee for resolving PFF political disputes, bringing end to 16 year reign of Faisal Saleh Hayat.
![Ashfaque & Co responsible for football disaster: Khadim Shah [The Nation]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Khadim-Ali-Shah-at-SAFF-Congress-2019-in-Nepal.jpg "Ashfaque & Co responsible for football disaster: Khadim Shah [The Nation]")
June18June 18, 2019
Ashfaque & Co responsible for football disaster: Khadim Shah [The Nation]
Hayat faction's VP, Sindh FA boss Khadim Ali Shah blames Ashfaq faction for 2022 WCQs exit.
![PFF power fight costing Pakistan football, players dearly [The Nation]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "PFF power fight costing Pakistan football, players dearly [The Nation]")
June1August 21, 2020
PFF power fight costing Pakistan football, players dearly [The Nation]
Mohsin Ali wonders why Supreme Court hasnt acted against 'anti football and anti Pakistan activities' of FIFA-recognised PFF of Faisal Saleh Hayat.
![Playing with footballers’ careers [TNS]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Pakistan-NT-in-Doha-Qatar-for-training.jpg "Playing with footballers’ careers [TNS]")
May5May 5, 2019
Playing with footballers’ careers [TNS]
Pakistan players have become mentally depressed as their careers have been ruined because of the ongoing infighting in the PFF, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![A great opportunity [TNS]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Qatar-2022-World-Cup.jpg "A great opportunity [TNS]")
April21April 21, 2019
A great opportunity [TNS]
Both the PFF factions will have to set aside their differences and ensure Pakistan’s participation in the football qualifiers.