NC chairman Haroon Malik, ex-captain Muhammad Essa, coach Nasir Ismail say only long-term development plans in infrastructure, coaching, grassroots, domestic football can make Pakistan try for 2030 World Cup spot.
![With right plan, infrastructure, Pakistan can compete in World Cup 2030 [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DFA-Quetta-vs-Chaman-City-PPL-Balochistan-Cup-2018.jpg "With right plan, infrastructure, Pakistan can compete in World Cup 2030 [The News]")
December5December 6, 2022
Category: World Cup
![World Cup helping heal flood wounds [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Villagers-in-Bhit-Bhaiti-watch-2022-FIFA-World-Cup-at-Amjad-Rinds-house-1152x535.jpeg "World Cup helping heal flood wounds [Express Tribune]")
November27November 27, 2022
World Cup helping heal flood wounds [Express Tribune]
Spouses Gul, Amjad hosting villagers of Bhit Bhaiti in Sanghar District, Sindh for games, with aim to lift their spirits after heavy floods destroyed their lives.
![FOOTBALL: A WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH ASIA [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-FIFA-World-Cup-opening-ceremony-Qatar-1160x535.webp "FOOTBALL: A WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH ASIA [Dawn]")
November27November 27, 2022
FOOTBALL: A WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH ASIA [Dawn]
The 2022 FIFA World Cup might be going on in the Arab World but it’s effectively a World Cup for South Asia, writes Dawn's Umaid Wasim in Doha.
![PFF NC attends FIFA Executive Football Summit in Doha [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/PFF-NCs-Shahid-Khokhar-Haroon-Malikn-and-Saud-Hashmi-at-FIFA-Executive-Football-Summit-in-Doha-for-2022-World-Cup-768x535.jpg "PFF NC attends FIFA Executive Football Summit in Doha [The Nation]")
November21November 21, 2022
PFF NC attends FIFA Executive Football Summit in Doha [The Nation]
Three-member NC delegation led by chairman Haroon Malik attended the FIFA Executive Football Summit on the eve of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
![Flags and football: Pakistan makes its presence felt at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Brazil-and-Argentina-flags-in-Karachi-1160x535.jpg "Flags and football: Pakistan makes its presence felt at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar [Arab News]")
November20November 20, 2022
Flags and football: Pakistan makes its presence felt at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar [Arab News]
As the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar begins today, Pakistan's presence can still be felt at the mega event through Pakistan-made flags and footballs, as well as soldiers taking part in security arrangements.
![Karachi catches World Cup fever [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Dr-Sabina-Baloch-painting-murals-in-Malir-for-2022-FIFA-World-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Karachi catches World Cup fever [TNS]")
November20November 20, 2022
Karachi catches World Cup fever [TNS]
Football fans in Malir and Lyari areas of Karachi have made colourful murals, special arrangements to watch 2022 FIFA World Cup matches together at public spots
![‘Pakistan team can play FIFA World Cup in 2030’ [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Muhammad-Essa-at-2022-CM-Balochistan-Gold-Cup-1160x535.jpg "‘Pakistan team can play FIFA World Cup in 2030’ [Geo Super]")
November19November 19, 2022
‘Pakistan team can play FIFA World Cup in 2030’ [Geo Super]
Muhammad Essa 'unimpressed' by friendly loss to Nepal. Also said including diaspora players 'damaged confidence' of local players
![Pakistan to assist Qatar on FIFA World Cup 2022 security [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/qatar-2022-fifa-world-cup-logo.-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan to assist Qatar on FIFA World Cup 2022 security [Geo Super]"){kind=logo}
August22August 22, 2022
Pakistan to assist Qatar on FIFA World Cup 2022 security [Geo Super]
Govt of Pakistan approves Pak Army security assistance role for Qatar 2022
![World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Datuk-Windsor-Paul-John-AFC-General-Secretary.jpeg "World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]")
August4August 4, 2022
World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John defends format for joint 2026 WCQs, 2027 ACQs. PFF NC plans improving FIFA rankings for Pakistan NT
![Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2026-WCQs-and-2027-ACQs-format-1160x535.png "Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]")
August2August 2, 2022
Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]
Despite 2026 FIFA World Cup expanding to 48 teams and increased AFC slots from 4.5 to 8.5, Pakistan still likely to start their road to qualification in first stage