![It’s time to invest in Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Army-vs-KRL-NFCC-2020-penalties-1080x535.jpg "It’s time to invest in Pakistan football [TNS]")
Despite revival of departments under current govt, their football teams will have to restructure and reform to meet changing demands of modern pro football or risk becoming irrelevant, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
Category: Nationwide News
![Prime Minister Youth Program, PFF agree on cooperation to promote football in Pakistan [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PFF-NC-delegation-meets-SAPM-Youth-Affairs-Shaza-Fatima-Khawaja.jpg "Prime Minister Youth Program, PFF agree on cooperation to promote football in Pakistan [The Nation]")
October21October 22, 2022
Prime Minister Youth Program, PFF agree on cooperation to promote football in Pakistan [The Nation]
PFF NC delegation met with SAPM Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja about football development cooperation and appraising her on NC's progress towards resuming national teams etc
![Departments reluctant to form teams before NC calendar [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SSGC-vs-KPT-NFCC2020-1160x535.jpg "Departments reluctant to form teams before NC calendar [The News]")
October21October 21, 2022
Departments reluctant to form teams before NC calendar [The News]
Many departments waiting for Normalisation Committee's pending announcement for national-level events before they restore teams on current government's directives
![NC to register referees as well with FIFA Connect Program: Haroon [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PFRA-delegation-meet-NC-chairman-Haroon-Malik-800x535.jpg "NC to register referees as well with FIFA Connect Program: Haroon [The Nation]")
October17October 18, 2022
NC to register referees as well with FIFA Connect Program: Haroon [The Nation]
PFRA delegation met NC chairman Haroon Malik about referees' development in Pak football
![Holding of PFF elections FIFA’s mandate and NC’s top priority: Haroon Malik [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PFF-NC-members-at-press-conference-16-July-2022-1160x535.jpeg "Holding of PFF elections FIFA’s mandate and NC’s top priority: Haroon Malik [The Nation]")
October13October 13, 2022
Holding of PFF elections FIFA’s mandate and NC’s top priority: Haroon Malik [The Nation]
NC Chairman met with IPC Ministry and PSB to discuss updates on PFF election preps and planning new national events and grassroots football development.
![NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AFC-Cup.jpg "NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]")
October7October 7, 2022
NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik denies sending any nominated domestic team names for AFC Cup 2023-24 qualifiers, nor has AFC sent a request for nominations to the event.
![Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rodrigo-Esteves-Pakistan-MNT-trainer.-1160x535.jpg "Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]")
October5October 5, 2022
Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]
“They all are good players and good learners as well. I am also trying my best to boost their fitness level,” said Rodrigo Esteves, Pakistan MNT's physical trainer from Brazil.
![Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/b812cafd52aea2ae696defb1e2ee503f.jpg "Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]")
October4October 4, 2022
Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]
Maldives on 'stand by' for a potential November visit to Pakistan for international friendlies as NC works to finalize hosting venues.
![NC focused on PFF elections as ‘Pakistan Football Connect’ program picks up the pace [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pakistan-Football-Connect.png "NC focused on PFF elections as ‘Pakistan Football Connect’ program picks up the pace [The Nation]")
September23September 23, 2022
NC focused on PFF elections as ‘Pakistan Football Connect’ program picks up the pace [The Nation]
3498 football organizations (clubs, academies etc.) have registered for NC's ‘Pakistan Football Connect, of which 514 are under verification and 1848 providing additional info about their organisations
![List for districts’ elections to be final by Jan 15, says NC [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg "List for districts’ elections to be final by Jan 15, says NC [The News]")
September18September 18, 2022
List for districts’ elections to be final by Jan 15, says NC [The News]
PFF NC tells Senate of DFA elections list to be finalized by January 2023 as clubs nationwide continue to register via Pakistan Football Connect. NC also mentioned talks with departments over club licensing