PFF pledge unity and continuity upon return from 2026 FIFA Congress in Vancouver, announce plans for National Club Championship and a world-class academy in Karachi.
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![First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn] First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-U16-UEFA-U16-Development-Tournament-1160x535.jpg)
First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]
Pakistan U16 captain Abdul Samad and coach Muhammad Essa reflect on their young team experiencing a UEFA competition and European opposition for the first time in their lives.
![Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super] Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFF-Press-Conference-at-Karachi-Press-Club-16-Feb-2026-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]
Gilani at a Karachi Press Club event said that the PFF's immediate focus remains on strengthening national men's and women's teams

WAPDA complete Challenge Cup hattricks
Samnan's late strike helps WAPDA beat KRL 1-0 in the National Challenge Cup final at KPT Stadium to win third successive titles. SA Gardens finish 3rd.
![Pakistan confirm participation in Maldives four-nation tournament [The News] Pakistan confirm participation in Maldives four-nation tournament [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan confirm participation in Maldives four-nation tournament [The News]
The Diamond Jubilee International Tournament from June 1-10 will feature the senior teams of hosts Maldives, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and Bangladesh's U23s.
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News] Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-vs-India-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]
Pakistan withdraw from 2026 SAFF Women's Championship in Goa, India as ongoing Pak-India political tensions affect sporting visits between the two countries.
![Layla Banaras: Bridging two worlds, building Pakistan’s women’s football future [Geo Super] Layla Banaras: Bridging two worlds, building Pakistan’s women’s football future [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-vs-Turks-and-Caicos-Islands-FIFA-Series-2026-1080x535.jpeg)
Layla Banaras: Bridging two worlds, building Pakistan’s women’s football future [Geo Super]
In the evolving landscape of Pakistan women's football, diaspora talent is playing an increasingly important role, and few embody that shift more clearly than Layla Banaras.
![‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan [Nukta] ‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Layla-Banaras-1160x535.jpg)
‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan [Nukta]
by Muneeb Farrukh Pakistan women’s football star Layla Banaras has expressed strong belief in the national team’s potential, stating that...
![First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn] First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-U16-UEFA-U16-Development-Tournament-1160x535.jpg)
First step in Europe, a long road ahead for Pakistan’s U-16 footballers [Dawn]
Pakistan U16 captain Abdul Samad and coach Muhammad Essa reflect on their young team experiencing a UEFA competition and European opposition for the first time in their lives.

Pakistan end UEFA U16 campaign with Azerbaijan loss
Pakistan conceded late on when Azerbaijan’s Nazim Aliyev scored from close range before holding on with 10 players after defender Hamza was sent off.
![From progress to pause: The stop-start reality of Pakistan women’s football [Nukta] From progress to pause: The stop-start reality of Pakistan women’s football [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-finish-3rd-in-FIFA-Series-2026-1160x535.jpg)
From progress to pause: The stop-start reality of Pakistan women’s football [Nukta]
Despite getting into the FIFA Series, Pakistan failed to make use of three FIFA windows leading up to the event
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News] Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-vs-India-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]
Pakistan withdraw from 2026 SAFF Women's Championship in Goa, India as ongoing Pak-India political tensions affect sporting visits between the two countries.

FIFA and AFC pledge full support to PFF, underline importance of stability
PFF pledge unity and continuity upon return from 2026 FIFA Congress in Vancouver, announce plans for National Club Championship and a world-class academy in Karachi.

PFF gets backing of AFC President, meets many nations during FIFA Congress
PFF president Mohsen Gilani, VP Hafiz Zakaullah, COO Shahid Khokhar met with several high ranking officials from other national associations during FIFA Congress in Vancouver.

Work begins on Pakistan’s first FIFA Arena pitch in Lahore
Total of 11 FIFA Arena pitches have already been approved, with the PFF having formally requested 15 additional pitches to accelerate the programme's reach nationwide.

Editorial: PFF funding crises cloud Pak-Afg fixtures
PFF's financial woes, FIFA-AFC restrictions on funding, likely to impact on Pakistan's chances in 2027 ACQs against Afghanistan this week.

What next for the Pakistan Women’s National Team?
Pakistan WNT's performances at the recent WAQs have shown it has what it takes to go forward. So what next for women's football in Pakistan at both the domestic and international levels?

Fatemeh very proud of first-ever Pak women futsal team
Iranian women's futsal icon Fatemeh Sharif Noghabi left a big impression after coaching Pakistan's first ever women's national futsal team in last month's SAFF Futsal Championship
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