ISLAMABAD: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), in an official letter, has reaffirmed the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) as the sole governing body of football in Pakistan, the PFF said on Sunday, amid administrative challenges relating to the sport in the South Asian country.
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Pakistan and FIFA share a complex yet evolving relationship, shaped by ongoing efforts to develop football infrastructure and promote the sport in the country. Pakistan has faced repeated administrative challenges and international suspensions, largely due to government interference in football affairs.
In 2019, FIFA appointed a normalization committee to restore order within the PFF and facilitate the holding of democratic elections. FIFA suspended the PFF in Feb. this year after its elected congress rejected constitutional amendments proposed by the global body but the ban was reversed in March after PFF accepted the amendments.
“We would like to hereby confirm that the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), currently led by Mr.Syed Mohsen Gilani as its elected president, is a recognized member of FIFIA since 1948,” FIFA said in its letter shared on the PFF’s Instagram handle.
