Due to overwhelming response for trialists aiming to represent Pakistan at SAFF U17 Championship, PFF forced to extend trials to a second day (Aug 14)
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![Arooj Sohail Butt becomes first female manager of men’s U17 football team [Geo News] Arooj Sohail Butt becomes first female manager of men’s U17 football team [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Arooj-Sohail-Butt-PFF-Safeguarding-Officer-1160x535.jpg)
Arooj Sohail Butt becomes first female manager of men’s U17 football team [Geo News]
PFF says appointment reflects federation's commitment to allow qualified women to take on leadership roles in football as per FIFA and AFC guidelines.

Masha, Railways play goalless draw in PFF League
Masha United confirm promotion to Pakistan Premier League after unbeaten PFF League run. Railways hope for relief with abandoned PACA match.

KU beat Police, boost promotion chances
Top 3 from PFF League Departmental Leg will be promoted to PPL.

Pakistan’s charter flight to Tajikistan also cancelled
Pakistan team's special chartered flight to Tajikistan this morning also got cancelled due to 'technical issues' on the airplane. PFF NC now scampering for other last minutes options to reach Dushanbe before the 11 June final WCQ.
![PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News] PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-squad-at-Jinnah-Stadium-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-game-1160x535.jpg)
PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News]
With alternative and chartered flights proving difficult, PFF NC has approached the Prime Minister House for assistance in getting Pakistan squad to Tajikistan on time for the last WCQ match on 11 June.
![Kaleem signs for Iraq’s Al-Najaf FC [The News] Kaleem signs for Iraq’s Al-Najaf FC [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kaleemullah-to-join-Al-Najaf-FC-of-Iraq-1000x535.jpg)
Kaleem signs for Iraq’s Al-Najaf FC [The News]
Pakistan NT superstar looks set to leave Igdirspor for Iraqi Premier League side Al-Najaf.
![Will guest appearances by Kaka, Figo revive football in Pakistan? [AlJazeera] Will guest appearances by Kaka, Figo revive football in Pakistan? [AlJazeera]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Luis-Figo-Saddam-Hussain-Kaka-at-World-Soccer-Stars-promo-in-Karachi.jpg)
Will guest appearances by Kaka, Figo revive football in Pakistan? [AlJazeera]
Retired footballers to play two exhibition matches with other former players in a cricket-mad country later this year.

Leisure Leagues Karachi matches ongoing in full swing
20 Matches decided across various designaed venues in mega city
![Neymar Jr’s Five returns [Dawn] Neymar Jr’s Five returns [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Neymar-Jrs-Five-2016-Pakistan-finals.jpg)
Neymar Jr’s Five returns [Dawn]
Registrations open 21 March for young teams from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Peshawar
![Despite 17-0 loss, Hazara girls keep spirits high [Express Tribune] Despite 17-0 loss, Hazara girls keep spirits high [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hazara-Girls-Football-Academy-NWFC-2021-1080x535.jpg)
Despite 17-0 loss, Hazara girls keep spirits high [Express Tribune]
Coach Changezi talks how he’s fighting to keep young footballing dreams alive for a largely U15 team in NWFC 2021
![Army whips Riaz Kamil Women FC as goalkeeper falls unconscious [The News] Army whips Riaz Kamil Women FC as goalkeeper falls unconscious [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Army-vs-Riaz-Kamil-FC-NWFC-2021-1160x535.jpeg)
Army whips Riaz Kamil Women FC as goalkeeper falls unconscious [The News]
One coach raises concern of teams standards and playing conditions
![Infantino reaffirms FIFA’s backing to PFF Normalisation Committee [Dawn] Infantino reaffirms FIFA’s backing to PFF Normalisation Committee [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PFF-Normalisation-Committees-Humza-Khan-and-Col-r-Mujahidullah-Tareen-with-FIFA-President-Gianni-Infantino-at-2019-AFC-Awards.jpg)
Infantino reaffirms FIFA’s backing to PFF Normalisation Committee [Dawn]
Normalisation Committee's Humza Khan and Col Mujahid Tareen met FIFA President Infantino at AFC Awards as joint FIFA-AFC delegation arrived in Lahore.
![FIFA-AFC delegation due in Pakistan next week to sort out PFF funding [Dawn] FIFA-AFC delegation due in Pakistan next week to sort out PFF funding [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fifa.jpg)
FIFA-AFC delegation due in Pakistan next week to sort out PFF funding [Dawn]
FIFA source said such a visit is “common protocol.”

PFF Normalisation Committee visits AFC
Humza Khan, Col Mujahid had 'fruitful' meeting with AFC General Secretary Dato' Windsor John at AFC HQ.
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