PFF NC declined to re-submit PSB's directive for NOC to travel for SAFF U17s in Bhutan next week due to 'lack of time'. PSB is said to have initiated NOC process request on its own anyway.
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![PFF faces difficulties once again from PSB over NOC for SAFF U17s [Geo Super] PFF faces difficulties once again from PSB over NOC for SAFF U17s [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pakistan-U17-camp-in-Abbottabad-ahead-of-2024-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
PFF faces difficulties once again from PSB over NOC for SAFF U17s [Geo Super]
PFF had originally sent NOC request on Aug 22. PSB replied on Sep 6 with initial denial. SAFF U17 Championship in Bhutan from Sep 20.

Pakistan camp for SAFF U17s announced
Pakistan U17 camp begins in Abbottabad. Final squad will go to Bhutan for SAFF U17 Men's Championship that begins 20 September. Pakistan in same group as Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka.
![Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune] Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-1160x535.jpg)
Conquering challenges: Stephen Constantine’s vision for Pakistani football [Express Tribune]
Pakistan MNT head coach Stephen Constantine said that with proper time, understanding, and support, Pakistan can rise in the Asian football rankings, given its large population of 240 million.
![PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News] PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg)
PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]
Former Pakistan head coach Shahzad Anwar condemned decision for Pakistan U20s withdrawal from SAFF event, calling it 'significant setback' for the future of football in Pakistan.
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super] Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-finish-2nd-in-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]
PFF says Pakistan U20 side was withdrawn from the event due to a lack of funds despite written requests to FIFA.
![Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune] Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rogerio-Ramos-with-Noman-Ibrahim-and-Pakistan-MNT-goalkeepers-in-camp-1080x535.jpg)
Rogerio Ramos points out differences between Indian and Pakistani football [Express Tribune]
“Players need time to develop better mentality. We have good players in Pakistan who want to play and like to play. But we need players to get competition, and play regularly,” said Pakistan MNT's Brazilian goalkeeping coach Rogerio Ramos.
![’پاکستان میں فٹبال کا دور آچکا ہے‘ [Dawn] ’پاکستان میں فٹبال کا دور آچکا ہے‘ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
’پاکستان میں فٹبال کا دور آچکا ہے‘ [Dawn]
فی الحال گمان ہوتا ہے کہ فٹبال ٹیم کے لیے 2022ء میں شروع ہونے والی تعمیر نو کا عمل تقریباً مکمل ہوچکا ہے۔ متعدد کھیلوں اور مقابلوں سے محروم رہنے کے بعد قومی ٹیم آہستہ آہستہ ایک ٹیم کی صورت میں آنے لگی ہے لیکن کامیابی کے لیے تسلسل انتہائی ضروری ہے۔
![FOOTBALL: STEADY AS SHE GOES [Dawn] FOOTBALL: STEADY AS SHE GOES [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-vs-Saudi-Arabia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
FOOTBALL: STEADY AS SHE GOES [Dawn]
Even though Pakistan are eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, there are clear signs that the national team is finally being rebuilt under its new coach Stephen Constantine.
![Late-arriving Pakistan end qualifying campaign with loss to Tajikistan [Dawn] Late-arriving Pakistan end qualifying campaign with loss to Tajikistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mohammad-Fazal-Tajikistan-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Late-arriving Pakistan end qualifying campaign with loss to Tajikistan [Dawn]
With much of its squad reaching just hours before kickoff, Pakistan lose to hosts Tajikistan 3-0 in Dushanbe as the Round Two stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers came to an end across Asia.
![PFF NC refuses to re-submit NOC request [The News] PFF NC refuses to re-submit NOC request [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/PSB-vs-PFF.jpg)