![Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-U17-team-trials-in-Islamabad-for-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News]")
Due to overwhelming response for trialists aiming to represent Pakistan at SAFF U17 Championship, PFF forced to extend trials to a second day (Aug 14)
Category: National Youth Teams
![Arooj Sohail Butt becomes first female manager of men’s U17 football team [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Arooj-Sohail-Butt-PFF-Safeguarding-Officer-1160x535.jpg "Arooj Sohail Butt becomes first female manager of men’s U17 football team [Geo News]")
August10August 12, 2025
Arooj Sohail Butt becomes first female manager of men’s U17 football team [Geo News]
PFF says appointment reflects federation's commitment to allow qualified women to take on leadership roles in football as per FIFA and AFC guidelines.
![AFC U17 qualifiers draws finalised [the-afc.com]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2026-AFC-U17-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-draws-1160x535.jpg "AFC U17 qualifiers draws finalised [the-afc.com]")
August7August 7, 2025
AFC U17 qualifiers draws finalised [the-afc.com]
Pakistan U17s in Group B to face Cambodia, hosts Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Yemen and Guam from 22-30 November in Bishkek.
![Pakistan face India on Sept 22 in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pakistan-2024-SAFF-U17s-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan face India on Sept 22 in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]")
July31August 1, 2025
Pakistan face India on Sept 22 in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]
Pakistan U17s in Group B with Bhutan, Maldives and India. SAFF U17 Championship from 15-27 September in Sri Lanka.
![PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-29-30-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]")
July31August 1, 2025
PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]
“It’s great to see talent emerging from all corners of Pakistan after nearly a decade,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani.
![Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-1160x535.jpg "Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]")
July29July 30, 2025
Trials for AFC U23 Qualifiers begin in Multan [Nukta]
Pakistan’s experienced coaches including Gohar Zaman, Mohammad Habib, Mehmood Khan and Jaffar Khan are supervising the trials ahead of head coach Nolberto Solano's arrival
![PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]")
July23July 23, 2025
PFF’s vision shows commitment to global standards [The News]
“Pakistan football needed a figure who commands respect globally — and Solano checks every box,” said a senior PFF official, speaking off the record. “His experience working with youth and senior setups alike could bring continuity across levels, which we’ve struggled to maintain.”
![Wasted opportunity: Pakistan football’s youth development crisis [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pakistan-at-2024-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Wasted opportunity: Pakistan football’s youth development crisis [Nukta]")
September23September 24, 2024
Wasted opportunity: Pakistan football’s youth development crisis [Nukta]
With Pakistan currently participating in SAFF U17 Championship in Bhutan, Alam Zeb Safi writes about the country's youth development crisis.
![Squad named for SAFF U17 Championship in Bhutan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pakistan-U17s-training-at-Kunj-Football-Ground-Abbottabad-ahead-of-2024-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Squad named for SAFF U17 Championship in Bhutan [The News]")
September16September 16, 2024
Squad named for SAFF U17 Championship in Bhutan [The News]
23-member Pakistan squad named for SAFF U17 Championship, still awaits NOC from PSB to ensure travel to Bhutan on time.
![PFF NC refuses to re-submit NOC request [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/PSB-vs-PFF.jpg "PFF NC refuses to re-submit NOC request [The News]")
September13September 13, 2024
PFF NC refuses to re-submit NOC request [The News]
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.