![Pakistan football at a crossroads: From dependency to destiny [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shahid-Khokhar-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan football at a crossroads: From dependency to destiny [TNS]")
PFF COO Shahid Khokhar says Pakistan football can no longer afford to exist on 'borrowed oxygen' and must be built on investment, structure, and vision
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![Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-squad-and-staff-for-2026-SAFF-U20-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]")
March20March 21, 2026
Pakistan team departs for Maldives to feature in SAFF Under-20 C’ship [APP]
The Pakistan Men’s Under-20 team on Friday began their journey for the Maldives, where the team will take part in the SAFF Under-20 Championship.
![Better results not possible without league: Zavisa [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Zavisa-Milosavljevic-960x535.jpg "Better results not possible without league: Zavisa [The News]")
March30March 30, 2024
Better results not possible without league: Zavisa [The News]
“It is the formation of the youth leagues, the formation of the premier league and above all the education of a large number of professional coaches. When such a work system is established it is necessary to wait and be patient for at least four to six years,” former Pakistan MNT boss Zavisa Milosavljevic said.
![Footballers want FIFA to revive premier league, other domestic events [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/SSGC-vs-KRL-PPFL-2021-960x535.jpg "Footballers want FIFA to revive premier league, other domestic events [The News]")
December21December 21, 2023
Footballers want FIFA to revive premier league, other domestic events [The News]
One footballer said that playing Pakistan Premier League was a major source of income for players, urging FIFA, AFC, and PFF NC to bring back the leagues so that departments can also revive their football teams.
![Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]")
October28October 28, 2025
Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]
Pakistan MNT players believe Solano's professionalism can help uplift Pakistan's footballing standards. Onus is on PFF to ensure support and resources for success.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]")
October15October 16, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]
The result, coming hardly a week after their goalless draw in the reverse fixture, leaves both South and Central Asian neighbors winless after four matches, each having secured just two points
![A question of strategy and fairness [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mauritius-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1-1160x535.jpg "A question of strategy and fairness [TNS]")
June18June 18, 2023
A question of strategy and fairness [TNS]
'By harnessing the potential of the diaspora players and creating a robust domestic structure we can unlock the true potential of our footballing talent.'
June13June 13, 2023
Pakistani footballers to get UK scholarships
Current, former men, women footballers, officials from Pakistan to get Chevening Scholarships for fully-funded Master's degrees in UK universities in collaboration with Swindon Town FC
![Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U23-training-camp-in-Abbottabad-ahead-of-2023-AFC-U23-Championship-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]")
August26August 26, 2023
Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]
Pakistan U23 training camp in Abbottabad for AFC U23 C'ship qualifiers continues but in less than ideal conditions affecting morale and focus
![Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-honoured-by-Candyland-and-PFF-before-Bhutan-trip-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1160x535.jpeg "Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]")
August25August 26, 2023
Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]
Pakistan U16 squad honoured by Candyland and PFF before their departure to Bhutan for the 2023 SAFF U16 Boys Championship. Pakistan U16s face hosts Bhutan on 1 Sept and Maldives on 3 Sept in Group B.
![Pakistan WNT receive last-minute NOC for SAFF [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-WNT-training-ahead-of-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan WNT receive last-minute NOC for SAFF [Geo Super]")
October12October 12, 2024
Pakistan WNT receive last-minute NOC for SAFF [Geo Super]
PSB issued NOC to Pakistan women's national team just three hours before their scheduled flight to Nepal. PSB had initially denied NOC to PFF over 'procedural shortcomings'
![Pak women footballers: All dressed up and nowhere to go? [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-WNT-training-1160x535.jpg "Pak women footballers: All dressed up and nowhere to go? [Nukta]")
October10October 10, 2024
Pak women footballers: All dressed up and nowhere to go? [Nukta]
Pakistan's football team is to feature in this month's SAFF Women's Championship in Nepal but the country's sports authorities have refused to give them permission. However, the team is still hoping for a last-minute reprieve.
![IPC Ministry writes letter to FIFA over delay in PFF elections [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IPC-Minister-Fawad-Hasan-Fawad.jpg "IPC Ministry writes letter to FIFA over delay in PFF elections [Geo Super]")
January22January 23, 2024
IPC Ministry writes letter to FIFA over delay in PFF elections [Geo Super]
In letter dated January 11 to FIFA, IPC Ministry wants PFF elections to be completed by March 15 deadline for PFF NC.
![FIFA and AFC call for timely PFF elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FIFA-AFC.jpg "FIFA and AFC call for timely PFF elections [The News]")
December24December 24, 2023
FIFA and AFC call for timely PFF elections [The News]
Both governing bodies have advised PFF NC to complete PFF electoral process within given mandate. Current NC tenure is till March 15, 2024.
![FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fifa-hq-1160x535.jpg "FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]")
December22December 22, 2023
FIFA looking to set up meeting with Pakistan government ‘early next year’ [Dawn]
FIFA says its in contact with PFF NC and AFC, to find a new date in early 2024 for their meeting with Pakistan's IPC Ministry / PSB to discuss PFF elections progress etc.
April19April 19, 2014
FPDC Stories: Abdullah Anwar, “I want to produce more from this game.”
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April18April 18, 2014
FPDC Stories: Faris Khan, “Football is my first love.”
Faris Khan talks about how football changed his life in our exclusive FPDC Stories segment.
![DFA Lahore announces Lahore District League [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DFA-Lahore-general-council-meeting-22-April-2025-1160x535.jpg "DFA Lahore announces Lahore District League [The Nation]")
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