In a significant development for Pakistani football, FIFA has officially lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). This decision comes after the PFF successfully implemented constitutional amendments that received the green light from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The move marks a new chapter for the sport in the country, paving the way for a revitalized footballing landscape.
In a thrilling turn of events, the PFF has officially greenlit the amendments during an extraordinary congress held in Lahore on Thursday. This decisive move paves the way for the suspension imposed by FIFA last month to end.
“In a significant turn of events, the Bureau of the FIFA Council announced on March 2, 2025, that it has lifted the suspension placed on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) back on February 6, 2025,” FIFA stated in an official release.
In a significant turn of events, FIFA took decisive action by suspending the PFF not once but twice in 2017 and again in 2021, citing issues related to third-party interference. This move has sent shockwaves through the football community, raising questions about governance and the future of the sport in the region. The last ban was lifted in June 2022, following a statement from the PFF’s normalization committee, which declared that it had successfully regained complete control over the federation’s premises and finances.
“In a statement shared on X, the PFF expressed gratitude towards FIFA and AFC for their unwavering support of football in Pakistan, while also extending warm congratulations to the entire Pakistan football community.”
