The much-anticipated elections of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), originally set for May 20, 2025, have been postponed by one week. The PFF Normalisation Committee (NC), in coordination with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation, has announced that the elections will now be held on May 27, 2025, in Lahore.
According to the NC, the rescheduling is a result of recent cross-border skirmishes between Pakistan and India, which disrupted the travel and availability of key FIFA and AFC delegates. These developments have caused logistical and administrative complications, making it necessary to delay the PFF Extraordinary Congress.
In an official statement, the NC emphasized, “Due to ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India, the scheduling of the FIFA and AFC delegations has been impacted. This has affected the organization of the PFF Congress, requiring its postponement to May 27.”
Despite the delay, the agenda remains unchanged, and the election will still take place at the originally planned venue in Lahore. The Normalisation Committee expressed appreciation for the patience and understanding of all stakeholders and reaffirmed the importance of this election in shaping the future of football in Pakistan.
This marks a critical moment for Pakistani football, which has been under the administration of the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee since 2019. For six years, the country’s football leadership has lacked an elected president, and these elections represent a turning point.
The race for the PFF presidency is heating up, with three strong contenders: Taha Alizai, Mohsen Gilani, and Hafiz Zakaullah. Each brings a unique vision for reviving football in Pakistan and addressing the challenges the sport faces, from grassroots development to international representation.
The upcoming election will determine not just the president but also the makeup of the Executive Committee that will lead the PFF forward. All eyes are now on May 27, a day that could signal the beginning of a new era for Pakistani football.
Stay tuned as Pakistan prepares to elect its first football chief in six years—an important step toward rebuilding trust, structure, and progress in the beautiful game.
