PFF NC completes provincial elections, eyes December for full restoration

PFF NC completes provincial elections, eyes December for full restoration

LAHORE ; Sports Link

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee (NC) has successfully completed the Provincial and Territorial Elections, marking a crucial step toward restoring elected football governance under FIFA and AFC oversight.

Chairman of the PFF NC, Haroon Ahmed Malik, announced that the final electoral process, including the formation of the PFF Congress, is expected to be completed by December 15, 2024, in full compliance with FIFA regulations.

Speaking to the media alongside NC member Muhammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar, Malik highlighted the significance of these elections in fulfilling the committee’s mandate.

“The Provincial Elections are a key milestone in our roadmap to reinstate democratic football governance in Pakistan. From the beginning, we ensured a transparent and fair process, starting with the scrutiny of clubs, followed by District elections, and culminating in the Provincial elections. The support and trust of the football community have been invaluable.”

The club scrutiny, conducted through the All Pakistan District Championship (APDC), was essential in validating genuine stakeholders for the electoral process. Malik stressed that this was a crucial step in ensuring the transparency and legitimacy of the entire election.

Beyond elections, Malik commended the broader achievements of the NC, including hosting the men’s national team for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, promoting the women’s team’s participation in international and domestic tournaments, organizing futsal events, and conducting coaching and referee courses. “These initiatives reflect our commitment to developing football at all levels,” he added.

In response to a query on bans imposed by the PFF Disciplinary Committee, Malik clarified that these decisions were independent of the NC and had been duly reported to FIFA and the AFC. Looking ahead, Malik confirmed the goal of completing the electoral process by December 15, 2024, and expressed his readiness to serve FIFA further if entrusted with more responsibilities.

NC Member Muhammad Shahid Niaz Khokhar outlined the next key steps, focusing on the formation of the PFF Congress and the election of the PFF Executive Committee, which will finalize the normalization process and return governance to elected officials.

In response to a query, PFF NC member M Shahid Niaz Khokhar said: “We have already made significant contributions to Pakistan football, serving in a highly professional manner.

As for as FIFA is concerned, it will remain an honour to serve it in any capacity. In future, our response would be dependent on how the new PFF asks us to help them. Surely, we would like to contribute towards the betterment of football in Pakistan.”