From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.
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June9June 9, 2026
PFF set for long-awaited return of Domestic Football
“We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that our domestic football is reorganized along robust, modern lines”: PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani
![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]")
February16February 16, 2026
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
February15February 15, 2026
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 football’s long road back [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pakistan-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]")
June9June 9, 2026
Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]
From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.
June7June 7, 2026
Umar, Harun fire Pakistan into Diamond Jubilee Cup final
Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in Diamond Jubilee Cup Maldives, sends Pakistan to the final of a stand-alone football tournament after 64 years
![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]")
April16April 17, 2026
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]](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]")
April16April 16, 2026
‘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...
June3June 4, 2026
Pakistan U20s depart for Azerbaijan friendly
Azerbaijan U20 vs Pakistan U20 friendly on 9 June at the Gabala City Stadium in Azerbaijan.
June1June 1, 2026
PFF plans a National U17 Championship
PFF INITIATES REVIVAL OF DOMESTIC FOOTBALL WITH UNDER-17 CHAMPIONSHIP
May22May 23, 2026
“Every year will be the year of women’s football in Pakistan”
PFF held a first ever Women's Football Symposium in Islamabad. MNA Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto and IPC Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani were guests.
![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]")
April24April 24, 2026
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
May31May 31, 2026
FIFA and AFC stress revision of PFF Constitution
FIFA and AFC officials stress revision of PFF Constitution during the PFF Governance and Statutes Revision Workshop 2026
May5May 5, 2026
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.
May2May 2, 2026
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.
October5October 5, 2025
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.
August14August 14, 2025
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?
May20May 20, 2026
PFF directs DFAs to hold District Championships
PFF letter directs DFAs and regional FAs are required to organize and complete their District Championships in 2026 between July 1 and September 30.
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