Pakistan was immediately barred from participating in international tournaments as a result of the ruling, and FIFA stopped providing financial support.

FIFA said in a statement that the PFF’s refusal to enact changes that would guarantee free and fair elections was the reason for the suspension. FIFA claimed that in order to fulfill the federation’s responsibilities under the current normalization process, the constitutional amendments were required.

According to FIFA’s statement, “the suspension will only be lifted if the PFF Congress approves the version of the PFF Constitution presented by FIFA and the AFC.”

In the past, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has suggested changes to the PFF Constitution, namely with relation to the election procedure. But the most recent censure came after the PFF Congress rejected the suggested changes.

The PFF was not the first time FIFA had taken action against them. The governing body suspended the federation in April 2021 for violating FIFA laws and allowing excessive third-party meddling. After verifying that the Normalization Committee had reclaimed control of the PFF’s offices and finances, FIFA lifted the ban in June 2022.

Issues with governance remained in spite of earlier attempts. In order to guarantee fair elections and sound governance within the PFF, FIFA has recently stepped up its efforts to modify the constitution. Nevertheless, opposition from the PFF Congress resulted in thelatest disciplinary action.  

In celebration of ten years of one of the nation’s most prestigious cricket competitions, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally released the logo for the 10th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The historic occasion, which is set for April 8–May 19, 2025, promises an entertaining season full of unforgettable cricket experiences.

Salman Naseer, the PSL CEO, spoke during the inauguration and characterized the new emblem as a daring homage to the league’s remarkable ten-year history. Six strong, connecting lines that represent the solidarity and spirit of the six PSL franchises are a significant element of the design.

The HBL PSL is more than just a cricket league, Salman Naseer emphasized, saying, “It is a reflection of national pride and unity.” Through the love of cricket, the league has been instrumental in uniting the country,” he said. He said that he was sure the 10th edition of the PSL will provide fans with a ton of unforgettable experiences that would honor the sport and its ardent supporters.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reports that tickets for the much awaited Pakistan-India encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to take place in Dubai, were sold out in a matter of minutes.

The tremendous demand for the Pakistan-India match underscores the fierce rivalry and excitement surrounding the tournament, even though tickets for the semi-finals are currently on sale.

Pavilion-specific ticket prices ranged from 500 AED for regular pavilion tickets to 1,200 AED to 5,000 AED for premium seats. The price of the elite Grand Lounge VIP packages was 12,500 AED, or roughly PKR 500,000.

On Tuesday, tickets will also go on sale for India’s first semi-final in Dubai as well as their final two group matches. Tickets for general stands are available for purchase online  with prices for general stands starting at 125 AED.