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.
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Pakistan go down fighting to Russia in UEFA U16 Tournament
Shahraz Khan's equalizer gave Pakistan hope but Essa Jr's double yellow in 2nd half was exploited by Russia to win 2-1 in UEFA U16 Development Tournament.

KRL, WAPDA get convincing wins in Challenge Cup quarterfinals
Mamsons and PAF bow out of the National Challenge Cup failing to score in the quarterfinals. Army vs NIMSO, SA Gardens vs ISC tomorrow.

National Challenge Cup group stage ends with vital wins
Stunning goals add gloss as quarter-finals line-up decided at Challenge Cup. Syed Ali Raza stars for WAPDA with hat-trick. 10-man SA Gardens beat NIMSO 1-0, Army overwhelm Intl Supply Co, Mamsons hold Navy goalless.

Pakistan to participate in FIFAe Nations League
A four-member Pakistan team will represent the country in the FIFAe Nations League, one of esports' most prestigious international competitions that is held under the FIFA banner.

Pakistan suffer narrow loss to Mauritania in FIFA Series
Ramata Gengui's first half goal enough for Mauritania to outmuscle Pakistan in FIFA Series 2026 women's fixture.
![Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta] Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg)
Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]
Alam Zeb Safi of Nukta interviewed Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano. Video from YouTube embedded.

Ahmed Faraz Gulzari – Soaring like a Shaheen
FPDC sat down with Pakistan MNT's newest sensation Ahmed Faraz Gulzari to discuss his football journey and debuting for Pakistan in the 2027 ACQs.

Pakistan squad for UEFA U16 Development Tournament named
20-member Pakistan squad to face Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in the UEFA U16 Development Squad from April 24-30 at the Namys Stadium in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

Pakistan U16 trials on 2-3 April in Islamabad
National U16 Boys Team trials for the upcoming UEFA U16 Development Tournament in Kazakhstan. Muhammad Essa to be Pakistan U16 head coach.

Fighting Pakistan go down to Côte d’Ivoire, finish 3rd in FIFA Series
Ivory Coast get a hard-fought 2-0 win with Pakistan WNT digging deep to defend, despite being down to 10 players in last 25 minutes
![‘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...
![PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News] PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]
“Instead of burdening the government, our aim is to attract international resources to uplift football infrastructure,” said PFF president Mohsen Gilani
![The Renaissance of the Beautiful Game: How 2025 redefined Pakistani football [The Nation] The Renaissance of the Beautiful Game: How 2025 redefined Pakistani football [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PFF-president-Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-meets-FIFA-president-Gianni-Infantino-during-2025-FIFA-Executive-Summit-in-Miami-1160x535.jpg)
The Renaissance of the Beautiful Game: How 2025 redefined Pakistani football [The Nation]
The year 2025 stands as the year Pakistani football reclaimed its identity under PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani, writes Azhar Khan for The Nation.
![Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn] Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-interviewed-by-Umaid-Wasim-of-Dawn-1160x535.jpg)
Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]
Sheikh Salman stresses support from FIFA and AFC, expresses confidence that government will play its part in Pakistani football’s development
![Road to Qatar 2022: Pakistan need big win vs Cambodia in 2nd leg of Asian Preliminaries [FPDC Preview] Road to Qatar 2022: Pakistan need big win vs Cambodia in 2nd leg of Asian Preliminaries [FPDC Preview]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cambodia-vs-Pakistan-action-1160x535.jpg)
Road to Qatar 2022: Pakistan need big win vs Cambodia in 2nd leg of Asian Preliminaries [FPDC Preview]
Read our preview for tomorrow's must-win WCQ in Doha where Pakistan need to beat Cambodia by three clear goals for next round spot.

FPDC Exclusive: Yousuf Butt and Mohammad Ali reunite at Greve Fodbold
Pakistan Internationals Yousuf Butt and Mohammad Ali continue their footballing journey in Denmark.
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