12 department teams taking part in Karachi from 4-15 February for the 31st National Football Challenge Cup.
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February2February 3, 2026
Umaid Wasim appointed PFF Director Media
Former Dawn sports editor and journalist Umaid Wasim will now spearhead the PFF's new media and communications operations
![Second phase of the PFF Futsal National Cup kicks off in Quetta [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PFF-Futsal-National-Cup-2023-Quetta-Phase.jpg "Second phase of the PFF Futsal National Cup kicks off in Quetta [Geo Super]")
June14June 19, 2023
Second phase of the PFF Futsal National Cup kicks off in Quetta [Geo Super]
Four matches decided at the Aqil Futsal Court in the Balochistan capital.
![SA Garden and MRF crowned champions of 1st Men, Women PFF National Futsal Cup 2023 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MRF-women-and-SA-Gardens-men-Lahore-phase-win-PFF-Futsal-National-Cup-2023-in-Lahore-1160x535.png "SA Garden and MRF crowned champions of 1st Men, Women PFF National Futsal Cup 2023 [The Nation]")
June5June 5, 2023
SA Garden and MRF crowned champions of 1st Men, Women PFF National Futsal Cup 2023 [The Nation]
SA Gardens beat Lahore Athletic in men's Lahore phase final. Pakistan WNT's Anmol Hira scored hattrick for MRF in women's futsal final.
![Bangladesh outsmart Pakistan to reach SAFF U-17 final [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bangladesh-vs-Pakistan-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Bangladesh outsmart Pakistan to reach SAFF U-17 final [The News]")
September26September 26, 2025
Bangladesh outsmart Pakistan to reach SAFF U-17 final [The News]
Two defensive howlers in first 4 minutes gifted Bangladesh U17s a 2-0 lead that Pakistan struggled to overcome.
![Pakistan to face BD in SAFF U17 Championship semifinal tomorrow [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pakistan-U17-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan to face BD in SAFF U17 Championship semifinal tomorrow [The News]")
September24September 24, 2025
Pakistan to face BD in SAFF U17 Championship semifinal tomorrow [The News]
Pakistan take on Bangladesh in the SAFF U17 Championship semifinal for the 3rd edition in a row. Kickoff 2:30pm PKT tomorrow.
![Our players need more exposure, says football coach [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Otis-Khan-Easah-Suliman-Adil-Nabi-1160x535.jpg "Our players need more exposure, says football coach [The News]")
March26March 26, 2023
Our players need more exposure, says football coach [The News]
Pakistan MNT head coach Shahzad Anwar confident that expected new inclusions of Otis Khan, Easah Suliman, and Adil Nabi will 'complete' the team for 2026 WCQs
![Two new foreign-based players named for Maldives friendly [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Harun-Hamid-and-Abdul-Samad-called-up-to-Pakistan-MNT-for-Maldives-friendly-1160x535.jpg "Two new foreign-based players named for Maldives friendly [The News]")
March16March 16, 2023
Two new foreign-based players named for Maldives friendly [The News]
Harun Hamid (QPR U21s) and Abdul Samad Shehzad (HB Køge) given first call-ups in 23-member Pakistan MNT squad for Maldives friendly
![REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Karachi-FC-boys.jpg "REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]")
March5March 5, 2023
REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]
Karachi’s oldest and working class settlement Lyari is famed worldwide for its passion for football in particular. Swindon Town and Karachi FC aim to take to next level.
![Finding Pakistan’s Mohamed Salah [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Commissioner-Karachi-Iqbal-Memon-with-Swindon-Town-FC-coaches-and-trialist-players-1160x535.jpg "Finding Pakistan’s Mohamed Salah [TNS]")
March5March 5, 2023
Finding Pakistan’s Mohamed Salah [TNS]
Coaches and officials from Swindon Town FC continue in their hunt for raw footballing talent from Pakistan in partnership with Karachi FC and Commissioner Karachi
August6August 6, 2024
Karachi’s City and United top their NWFC groups
Playing two full games in 24 hours, Karachi United and Karachi City finish as group winners in NWFC Round Two. JAFA and Diya bow out with heavy defeats.
August5August 5, 2024
Karachi’s City and United reach NWFC semis
Karachi United overcome Highlanders 2-0, Karachi City beat Legacy 3-0 in National Women's Championship Round Two group clashes. Both Karachi sides qualify for semifinals.
![Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]")
September18September 18, 2023
Pakistan football is in a mess as FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier looms [Geo Super]
PFF NC has not been able to pay the dues and allowances owed to numerous NT players due to apparent budgetary troubles. Lack of clarity of WCQs preps also remains.
![Making hay while the sun shines? [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg "Making hay while the sun shines? [TNS]")
August27August 27, 2023
Making hay while the sun shines? [TNS]
After key international events in Sept/Oct, the FIFA-appointed PFF Normalisation Committee should just pay attention to their 'real job' of holding PFF elections by March 2024, per Alam Zeb Safi
![IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ipc-pff-fifa-1160x461.png "IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]")
August26August 26, 2023
IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]
Ahead of expected meeting between FIFA, PFF, and IPC Ministry officials in 12-13 September, IPC Ministry has sent letter to FIFA asking about repeated delays in PFF elections.
![Youth sports: ‘Pakistani football needs greater sponsorship to grow’ [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/672636-football-1392572966-608-640x480.jpg "Youth sports: ‘Pakistani football needs greater sponsorship to grow’ [Express Tribune]")
February17December 7, 2020
Youth sports: ‘Pakistani football needs greater sponsorship to grow’ [Express Tribune]
Former National Team manager Irfan Niazi stresses the important of sponsorships for Pakistani football.
February16December 7, 2020
A flawed league (The News)
By Alam Zeb Safi, The News Once again no surprise was seen in the Pakistan Premier Football League and Khan...
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