![All is not well [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "All is not well [TNS]")
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cambodia next month, a storm is brewing which may sink the PFF Normalisation Committee in near future, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
Category: International Competitions
![Bahrain beat Pakistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-3-1-Bahrain-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1080x535.jpeg "Bahrain beat Pakistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers [Geo Super]")
September9September 10, 2023
Bahrain beat Pakistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers [Geo Super]
Despite stunning consolation goal from Alamgir Ghazi, Pakistan lose 3-1 to hosts Bahrain in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers Group D clash
![Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-vs-Bangladesh-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-semifinal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]")
September9September 9, 2023
Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]
Bangladesh came from behind to beat Pakistan 2-1 and reach the 2023 SAFF U16 Championship final where they face India on Sunday
![Pakistan demolished by Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Japan-vs-Pakistan-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers.jpg "Pakistan demolished by Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]")
September8September 8, 2023
Pakistan demolished by Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]
Three goals in each half meant Japan get easy 6-0 win over struggling Pakistan in the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in Bahrain
![Japan thrash Pakistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Japan-vs-Pakistan-final-score-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Japan thrash Pakistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers [Geo Super]")
September7September 8, 2023
Japan thrash Pakistan in AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 qualifiers [Geo Super]
Japan outclassed Pakistan 6-0 in Bahrain in their first game of the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers. Pakistan now face hosts Bahrain on 9th, then Palestine on 12th.
![Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U23s-land-in-Bahrain-for-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]")
September6September 6, 2023
Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]
With PFF NC allowing just two diaspora players to reinforce a largely domestic squad, 201st ranked Pakistan take on 20th ranked Japan in tonight's AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers Group D game in Bahrain.
![Pakistan beat Maldives to qualify for SAFF U16 Championship’s semi-final [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Abdul-Samad-scores-for-Pakistan-vs-Maldives-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan beat Maldives to qualify for SAFF U16 Championship’s semi-final [Geo Super]")
September5September 5, 2023
Pakistan beat Maldives to qualify for SAFF U16 Championship’s semi-final [Geo Super]
Pakistan eased into 3-0 win over hapless Maldives to confirm group winners spot and place in the 2023 SAFF U16 Championship
September3September 3, 2023
Pakistan squad announced for AFC U23 qualifiers
PFF names 23-member squad for the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Pakistan U23s to face Japan, group hosts Bahrain and Palestine from 6-12 September.
![Pakistan edge Bhutan in SAFF U-16 opener [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bhutan-vs-Pakistan-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan edge Bhutan in SAFF U-16 opener [Dawn]")
September3September 3, 2023
Pakistan edge Bhutan in SAFF U-16 opener [Dawn]
Pakistan off to a flying start as they beat hosts Bhutan 2-1 in their opening match of the 2023 SAFF U16 Championship. First half goals from Ubaidullah and Subhan Karim did the job.
![Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-team-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]")
August30August 30, 2023
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 Championship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour thanks to intervention by former SAPM Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Squad will leave for Bhutan tonight via Doha.