Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has issued a significant ban on 18 individuals involved in the 2021 attack on the PFF headquarters, marking a decisive step in addressing the fallout from the incident.
Among those banned are several prominent figures, including Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah, who was controversially elected PFF president in 2018 by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and his cousin Zahir Shah, who was a candidate for the upcoming December elections.
The individuals allegedly created a parallel association in violation of Article 70 of the PFF constitution, leading to a severe breach of the federation’s governance structure.
The attack on the PFF headquarters resulted in an illegal takeover and the embezzlement of funds, which subsequently led to the suspension of the PFF by international football bodies.
The PFF secretariat has announced its intention to file criminal charges against key figures, including Syed Ashfaq Hussain Shah, Sardar Naveed Haider, and Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar, all of whom hold notable political influence in Pakistan.
The PFF’s disciplinary and ethics committee highlighted that these individuals also stole vehicles and other assets from PFF property during the takeover.
The accused have been given a seven-day notice to respond, failing which legal action will be pursued. This development underscores the PFF’s commitment to restoring order and integrity within Pakistan’s football governance.
