“There are a lot of issues that needed to be fixed,” the former Newcastle United winger admitted who became Pakistan MNT head coach last year
![National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-PFF-National-Challenge-Cup-draw-ceremony-with-Umaid-Wasim-Nolberto-Solani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-Azam-Khan-1160x535.jpeg "National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]")
February4February 4, 2026
Category: National Competitions
February3February 3, 2026
National Challenge Cup 2026 from 4 February
12 department teams taking part in Karachi from 4-15 February for the 31st National Football Challenge Cup.
![Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-AFC-general-secretary-Dato-Windsor-John-1160x535.jpg "Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]")
January4January 4, 2026
Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]
By inviting responsible foreign and national investors, the PFF is not just starting a tournament; it is creating a sustainable, transparent model that benefits players, clubs, the corporate sector, and fans alike.
December31December 31, 2025
PFF: ‘Huge foreign investment’ pledged for launch of Pro League
Having received introductory proposals from potential investors, the PFF will soon shortlist the most suitable companies to move forward for new professional football league in Pakistan.
![Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ali-Tareen-Zabe-Khan-Kaleemullah-1160x535.jpg "Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]")
December18December 19, 2025
Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen proposes a club league with ownership equity, while rival bids from PFL/GSV and Zabe Khan push for a franchise model
![Air Force edge Army to win men’s football title [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PAF-win-National-Games-2025-gold-medal-1160x535.jpg "Air Force edge Army to win men’s football title [The News]")
December13December 13, 2025
Air Force edge Army to win men’s football title [The News]
Samad Khan's goal enough for PAF to win men's football gold in 35th National Games 2025 in Karachi. WAPDA get bronze after 4-0 win over Navy.
![PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PFF-President-Mohsen-Gilani-was-chief-guest-at-DFA-Lahore-Football-Championship-2025-final-1160x535.jpg "PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]")
December11December 12, 2025
PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]
At the DFA Lahore Championship final, won by Baba Cargo FC, chief guest PFF president Mohsen Gilani promised Pakistan a football league that will be 'stronger, more sustainable and done the right way'
![FOOTBALL FRACAS [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Army-vs-WAPDA-35th-National-Games-2025-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL FRACAS [Dawn]")
December11December 12, 2025
FOOTBALL FRACAS [Dawn]
National Games football semifinal saw Army beat WAPDA 4-3 before a fight broke out between the two sides at full time, referee allegedly assaulted.
December9December 9, 2025
PAF, Army, Navy, WAPDA reach National Games football semis
Navy held 1-1 Sindh, Army edge Police 2-1, PAF beat Balochistan 1-0 in National Games men's football.
![Women’s football event begin, Army score 23 goals against KP [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/35th-National-Games-2025-opening-ceremony-at-NSK-1160x535.jpg "Women’s football event begin, Army score 23 goals against KP [The News]")
December7December 7, 2025
Women’s football event begin, Army score 23 goals against KP [The News]
On the second day of the National Games football event, two more matches were decided and another ended in a...