FIFA lifts suspension on Pakistan Football Federation

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The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has lifted the ban on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) following the successful constitutional amendments.

The ban was revoked after the PFF Congress approved FIFA's proposed amendments to the federation's constitution during an Extraordinary Congress session held in Lahore last week.

"The Bureau of the Fifa Council decided on March 2, 2025, to lift the suspension that was imposed on the PFF," Fifa said in a statement.

The amendments were introduced to ensure transparency in the election process, a key requirement set by Fifa and the AFC.

Shahid Khokhar, a member of the PFF Normalisation Committee, confirmed the development, calling it a "positive step for Pakistan football."

With the suspension lifted, Pakistan is eligible to resume international football activities, including participation in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. The PFF will need to make swift arrangements for its upcoming qualifier against Syria later this month.

Fifa's decision reinstates all of PFF's membership rights, allowing the country's representative and club teams to compete in international competitions once again.

FIFA has suspended the PFF multiple times due to governance issues and third-party interference. Notably:

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