All PFF stakeholders united for stability in Pakistan football
LAHORE: All stakeholders of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) are united in their commitment to ensuring the stability, promotion, and development of football in Pakistan.
Through collective efforts, along with the support of FIFA and the AFC, and under the visionary leadership of Mr. Syed Mohsen Gilani, Pakistani football and its players will be given every opportunity and resource they rightfully deserve.
This was stated during a press conference held at the PFF Headquarters in Lahore, jointly addressed by 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.
First of all, the message of PFF President Mr. Syed Mohsen Gilani was shared during the press conference. In his message, PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani said: “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.”
He added: “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 of 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 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, Zaka asserted, will play a pivotal role in transforming and revitalising football in Pakistan.”
The other attendees of the press conference 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.”
