![Wani lauds Gilani-led PFF’s progress, announces preparations for SAF Games [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IPC-Secretary-Mohyuddin-Wani-1160x535.jpg "Wani lauds Gilani-led PFF’s progress, announces preparations for SAF Games [The Nation]")
IPC Secretary Mohyuddin Wani credited PFF president Mohsen Gilani for restoring stability to Pakistani football. He also announced Pakistan's preparing to host the South Asian Games next year.
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![The Golden Era of Football: Plans Unveiled for FIFA Forward Mini-Pitches and First-Ever 8-Franchise ‘Profession league [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-1160x535.jpeg "The Golden Era of Football: Plans Unveiled for FIFA Forward Mini-Pitches and First-Ever 8-Franchise ‘Profession league [APP]")
July9July 12, 2026
The Golden Era of Football: Plans Unveiled for FIFA Forward Mini-Pitches and First-Ever 8-Franchise ‘Profession league [APP]
PFF president Mohsen Gilani at the heart of a revolution altering Pakistan's sporting landscape through football via his proactive diplomacy at FIFA/AFC levels and leading several initiatives for men's, women's and youth football.
![PFF launches D-license coaching course in Lahore [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PFF-D-License-course-participants-1160x535.jpg "PFF launches D-license coaching course in Lahore [The News]")
July9July 9, 2026
PFF launches D-license coaching course in Lahore [The News]
LAHORE: In a significant milestone for the country’s football infrastructure, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) officially launched its D license...
![INTERVIEW: Pakistan’s teenage hero Umar on the goal, the trophy and the dream [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Umar-Nawaz-scores-Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-Diamond-Jubilee-Tournament-2026-1160x535.jpeg "INTERVIEW: Pakistan’s teenage hero Umar on the goal, the trophy and the dream [Dawn]")
July5July 5, 2026
INTERVIEW: Pakistan’s teenage hero Umar on the goal, the trophy and the dream [Dawn]
The boy from Peshawar who ran into history: Pakistan's newest goalscorer Umar Nawaz on survival, sacrifice and a 74-year dream.
![For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Adeel-Rizki-and-Suha-Hirani-FIFA-Series-2026-1080x535.jpeg "For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]")
July4July 4, 2026
For new PFF technical director Adeel, success is not defined by history [Dawn]
Adeel Rizki is Pakistan’s first technical director since 2021, but more importantly the first appointed by an elected PFF leadership which took charge a little more than a year earlier following 10 years of infighting that pushed the sport in the country in quagmire.
![Punjab Football Association secures SBP affiliation [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Punjab-FA-and-Sports-Board-Punjab-PFA-SBP-1160x535.jpg "Punjab Football Association secures SBP affiliation [Dawn]")
July1July 2, 2026
Punjab Football Association secures SBP affiliation [Dawn]
Sports Board Punjab finally approves Punjab FA's affiliation bid 16 months after PFA elections were held without SBP observers.
June27June 27, 2026
Adeel Rizki named new PFF Technical Director
Pakistan WNT head coach, MNT assistant coach appointed as PFF Technical Director. He will be leading Pakistani football's development programme, from grassroots to coach education to youth and women football.
![Balochistan just benched its best team [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Police-win-first-ever-mens-football-gold-in-National-Games-2023-1160x535.jpeg "Balochistan just benched its best team [Dawn]")
June24June 30, 2026
Balochistan just benched its best team [Dawn]
Once among the best in the province, the Balochistan Police's football team and its other sports setups was suddenly shut down in 2025. Its athletes are now assigned to security duties across Balochistan.
![Lyari’s passion [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-screenings-in-Lyari-1160x535.jpg "Lyari’s passion [Dawn]")
June22June 22, 2026
Lyari’s passion [Dawn]
THE love for football in Lyari knows no bounds. The World Cup might be underway thousands of miles away in...
![Future of Pakistani football [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pakistan-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-2026-1160x535.jpg "Future of Pakistani football [Dawn]")
June22July 4, 2026
Future of Pakistani football [Dawn]
Domestically, football has the potential of being a truly national sport in the country, writes Umair Javed for Dawn.