The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has once again suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), citing failure to implement necessary constitutional amendments.

 

According to FIFA’s official statement, the PFF's membership was immediately suspended as it did not incorporate amendments that would ensure transparent and democratic elections while aligning with FIFA’s normalization process.

 

The statement further clarified that the suspension will remain in place until the PFF Congress approves the constitutional amendments proposed by FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

 

Earlier, both FIFA and AFC had recommended that the PFF amend its constitution, particularly regarding the electoral process. However, the elected PFF Congress rejected these amendments, leading to the suspension.

 

This is not the first time PFF has faced suspension. In April 2021, FIFA suspended Pakistan due to a takeover of the PFF headquarters by the Ashfaq Hussain group. That ban was lifted in June 2022.

 

Following FIFA’s decision, Pakistan’s national and club teams will be barred from participating in any international competitions. Additionally, all financial and technical support from FIFA will remain suspended.