PFF Out For Promotion Of Football In Pakistan

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has renewed its commitment to utilize all its resources for the good of country’s football and provide every possible opportunity to its footballers for the development and capacity building

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th May, 2026) The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has renewed its commitment to utilize all its resources for the good of country’s football and provide every possible opportunity to its footballers for the development and capacity building.

Addressing a press conference at the PFF Headquarters here on Tuesday, the PFF office-bearers said that all stake-holders stand united for the stability, promotion, and development of football in Pakistan, adding that FIFA and AFC fully support Pakistan football due to the untiring efforts of the PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani.

PFF Vice President Hafiz Zaka Ullah, COO Muhammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar, V.P PFF Naveed Aslam Lodhi, and PFF EXCO members Raja Amer Khan, Mohsin Ali Chaudhry and Director PFF Legal Ali Akram jointly addressed the press conference.

Message of PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani was also read during the press conference which claimed. “The international football community has warmly welcomed Pakistan and shown strong confidence in our vision. Pakistan is increasingly being recognised as a positive and unifying force through football. Our engagements at the FIFA Congress have opened new doors for cooperation, development, and opportunity for our players, coaches, and officials.”

“Pakistan’s new global identity as ‘peacemakers’ has significantly enhanced the country’s soft image worldwide; it has, in fact, strengthened our engagements with renowned and established footballing nations.”

Chief Operating Officer (COO) PFF, Shahid Niaz Khokhar, said: “We have received clear guidance from both FIFA and the AFC leadership, emphasising the importance of stability in Pakistan football.

In response, all stakeholders are united in their commitment to strengthening the game across the country. Together, we are dedicated to promoting, developing, and elevating Pakistan football to new heights, ensuring sustainable growth and a brighter future for the sport.”

Vice President of PFF Mr. Zaka Ullah, speaking on the occasion, said, “International football authorities, along with all domestic stakeholders, including PFF forums, the football community, government sports bodies, and the corporate sector, strongly desire stability within the PFF,” Zaka said and added: “No adventure will be allowed to destabilize PFF.”

“Through our discussions with fellow Member Associations (Federations), we have consistently emphasised the need for exchange programs, encompassing youth, women, schools, as well as players and coaches. Such initiatives will play a pivotal role in transforming and revitalising football in Pakistan,” Zaka asserted.

The other office-bearers including Mr. Naveed Aslam Lodhi, Raja Amer Khan, Mohsin Ali Chaudhry and Ali Akram shared similar sentiments, saying, “We all fully aligned in our vision for promotion and development of Pakistan football. Through collective effort, dedication and a strong sense of purpose, we are committed to elevating Pakistan football to the highest possible level on both regional and international stages.”