The team faced a tense moment just before departure, receiving their No Objection Certificate (NOC) from PSB only an hour before their flight to Bhutan via Dubai.
PSB slams NC over PFF election process [Dawn]
Process for provincial elections also come under scanner with Nornalisation Committee accused of favouritism by numerous competing factions vying for PFF control.
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.
PSB raises concerns over PFF body’s handling of football affairs [Geo News]
Pakistan Sports Board sends letter seeking 'immediate clarification' from PFF NC over transparency of district-level football elections.
Pakistan football poised for change [TNS]
As PFF NC’s mandate nears completion, it is hoped that the game will move in the right direction, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.
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.
PFF faces difficulties once again from PSB over NOC for SAFF U17s [Geo Super]
PFF had originally sent NOC request on Aug 22. PSB replied on Sep 6 with initial denial. SAFF U17 Championship in Bhutan from Sep 20.
‘Banned’ football stakeholders set to take PFF NC to court [Nukta]
The PFF disciplinary committee had banned 21 persons for life. They all vow to appeal in courts for stay orders against provincial elections.
Pakistan camp for SAFF U17s announced
Pakistan U17 camp begins in Abbottabad. Final squad will go to Bhutan for SAFF U17 Men's Championship that begins 20 September. Pakistan in same group as Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka.
PSB summons NC officials over life bans [The News]
PSB deems PFF NC's decision to impose life bans on numerous former PFF officials, including PFF election candidates, as 'unacceptable'