Pakistan has marked a historic milestone in international sports governance with the appointment of MNA Syeda Amna Batool to the FIFA Institutional Reforms Committee, the global football governing body’s key panel responsible for enhancing organisational structure and governance. This appointment makes Batool the first Pakistani to serve on a FIFA committee, a development hailed as a significant achievement for the nation’s sports diplomacy and football development efforts.
According to the Ministry of Information, Batool’s inclusion reflects FIFA’s confidence in Pakistan’s commitment to football advancement and underlines the importance of stronger representation from the country in international sporting forums. The appointment is expected to bolster Pakistan’s voice within FIFA and could lead to greater influence in policy direction and institutional reform discussions.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government has actively promoted the growth of football at national and grassroots levels. Officials and sports stakeholders have described Batool’s role on the committee as a source of inspiration for greater participation and development of the sport within Pakistan, particularly among women and youth athletes.