Tag: FIFA

PM congratulates football team for winning first-ever World Cup 2026 qualifier

ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday congratulated the Pakistan national football team for winning their first-ever World Cup 2026 qualifier. “Many congratulations to Pakistan national football team for winning their first-ever World Cup 2026 qualifier today by beating Cambodia 1-0 and advancing to the second round,” the prime minister, who… Continue reading PM congratulates football team for winning first-ever World Cup 2026 qualifier

Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan on Friday reaffirmed its support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after the country announced its intention to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034. “Following the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of its intention to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, Pakistan affirms its support for… Continue reading Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

FIFA transfer report shows new heights in international market

GENEVA,Sept 10 (Xinhua/APP):A series of all-time heights were reached in 2023 as the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) published Friday its International Transfer Snapshot. A total of 7.36 billion U.S. dollars was spent on transfer fees in the 2023 mid-year window from June 1 to September 1, which is a record-breaking figure and also… Continue reading FIFA transfer report shows new heights in international market

President for promoting football in Pakistan, incentivizing athletes

ISLAMABAD, Feb 22 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday urged the need to incentivize the football players and promote football in the country by adopting international best practices in the field of football. The president, talking to the members of Pakistan’s National Men’s and Women’s Football teams, at Aiwa-e-Sadr, called for developing linkages with… Continue reading President for promoting football in Pakistan, incentivizing athletes

PM extends best wishes as Qatar set for FIFA World Cup kickoff today

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (APP): Hours before the opening of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday extended best wishes to the country’s leadership and the people for hosting the biggest football event – the first-ever in the Middle East. “On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, I extend… Continue reading PM extends best wishes as Qatar set for FIFA World Cup kickoff today

Pakistan to face India on Sep 7 in SAFF Women’s Football Championship game

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): Though Pakistan cricket team lost to India in the Asia Cup 2022 encounter on Sunday, but our national women’s football team has a chance to settle the scores with arch-rivals, when they both would be head-to-head in the SAFF Women’s Football Championship game on September 7. A 23-member Pakistan team would… Continue reading Pakistan to face India on Sep 7 in SAFF Women’s Football Championship game

PM’s visit to Qatar to open new vistas of opportunities: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Monday said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Qatar would open new vistas of opportunities. Talking to APP before proceeding to Qatar, Ashrafi who is also the chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council said this visit would… Continue reading PM’s visit to Qatar to open new vistas of opportunities: Ashrafi

Football house returned to NC

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr. Fehmida Mirza on Saturday congratulated the football athletes and fans as the Football House Lahore had been returned to the International Football Federation (FIFA) Normalization Committee. She said we were looking forward to early restoration of Pakistan membership and a partnership with NC… Continue reading Football house returned to NC

FIFA-appointed NC to get back control of PFF offices in two weeks

FIFA-appointed NC to get back control of PFF offices in two weeks

ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP):Football affairs in the country are set to get back on track as the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee would regain the control of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) headquarters in Lahore in two weeks. “The committee constituted by Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) to resolve all the issues has successfully engaged all stakeholders.… Continue reading FIFA-appointed NC to get back control of PFF offices in two weeks

Pak football community concerned at prolonged football crisis in country

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Oct 28 (APP):The football community of Pakistan, including the organisers and footballers, have expressed their concerns over prolonged football crisis in the country. Addressing a press conference here at the Sports Journalists Association of Lahore (SJAL) office here on Thursday, all genuine stakeholders of the Pakistan football demanded Syed Ashfaq Hussain… Continue reading Pak football community concerned at prolonged football crisis in country

Govt to announce separate, independent secretariat of CCI: Dr Fehmida

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza Thursday informed the Senate that the government would soon announce a separate secretariat of Council of Common Interests (CCI) to ensure amicable resolution of inter-provincial matters. During the Question Hour in the House, the minister said that the CCI secretariat would not work… Continue reading Govt to announce separate, independent secretariat of CCI: Dr Fehmida

Fehmida Mirza meets PM; discusses sports policy, FIFA affairs

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP):Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza Thursday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here and discussed in detail the salient features of the new sports policy. They also discussed the ministry’s efforts to revive the sports activities at club level and matters pertaining to Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). The… Continue reading Fehmida Mirza meets PM; discusses sports policy, FIFA affairs

Dr Fehmida, Haroon for a plan to hold free, fair PFF elections

ISLAMABAD, May 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fehmida Mirza Friday held a virtual meeting with the International Football Federation (FIFA) Normalization Committee (NC) Chairman Haroon Malik and discussed to chalk out a plan for free and fair elections of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). The meeting was also attended by the… Continue reading Dr Fehmida, Haroon for a plan to hold free, fair PFF elections

Fehmida meets with FIFA normalization committee member

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr. Fehmida Mirza met with FIFA normalization committee of Pakistan Football Federation’s (PFF) member Barrister Hasris Azmat here on Monday in her office. Secretary IPC and Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) were also present during the meeting. The minister, who is also president of… Continue reading Fehmida meets with FIFA normalization committee member

PFF’s suspension by FIFA highly painful , IPC minister

ISLAMABAD, Apr 07 (APP): Federal Minister of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr Fehmida Mirza said on Wednesday that the suspension of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) by the FIFA Council was highly painful, and absolutely shocking to the millions of football fans. While reacting on the instant FIFA decision, the minister, who is also President of… Continue reading PFF’s suspension by FIFA highly painful , IPC minister

Fehmida seeks time from FIFA to resolve PFF issue

ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP): Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza Wednesday sought time from FIFA to resolve the issue of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in an amicable way. The world’s football governing body on Tuesday had issued a stern warning to PFF president Syed Ashfaq Hussain and his group, asking them to… Continue reading Fehmida seeks time from FIFA to resolve PFF issue

IFA office-bearers ask PFF NC to announce election schedule

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (APP):The office-bearers of Islamabad Football Association (IFA) on Wednesday urged the FIFA-installed Normalization Committee (NC) of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) to immediately announce the election schedule otherwise they reserved the right to opt for an alternative strategy to safeguard as what they said the football interest in the country. “FIFA has set… Continue reading IFA office-bearers ask PFF NC to announce election schedule

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