India prevail 4-1to finish 2nd. Pakistan end up fourth with Nepal beating Bhutan to finish 3rd at the end of inaugural SAFF Futsal Championship. Pakistan women's team finished 5th yesterday at the end of SAFF women's event.
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January26January 26, 2026
Pakistan face India, Bangladesh in SAFF U20s
Pakistan in Group B with the two former SAFF U19/U20 winners. Tournament to be held from 23 March - 7 April in Maldives.
![PFF Futsal National Cup round-up [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PFF-Futsal-National-Cup-2023-1160x450.jpg "PFF Futsal National Cup round-up [The Nation]")
June4June 4, 2023
PFF Futsal National Cup round-up [The Nation]
4 more teams reached next round of men's PFF Futsal National Cup - Lahore phase. Women's event also began with 10 matches.
June2June 2, 2023
PFF Futsal Cup results Days 1-2
A total of 21 matches were decided on first two days of the inaugural PFF Futsal National Cup - Lahore phase.
![New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-beating-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]")
September23September 24, 2025
New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]
John Duerden writes for The Guardian on Pakistan WNT's recent AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign and the impact of new recruits.
![India edge past Pakistan in SAFF U17 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/India-vs-Pakistan-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-2-1160x535.jpg "India edge past Pakistan in SAFF U17 Championship [Geo Super]")
September22September 22, 2025
India edge past Pakistan in SAFF U17 Championship [Geo Super]
Goals from Muhammad Abdullah and Hamza Yasir not enough as India wins 3-2 and tops Group B. Pakistan face Bangladesh in semifinal on 25 Sept
![Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]")
March15March 15, 2023
Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]
At a time when diaspora players are becoming increasingly important in teams all over the world, they are slighted by the local football community in Pakistan and some individuals in the media just because they were not born in Pakistan.
![Hockey player Shahida Raza among victims of migrant boat tragedy [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Shahida-Raza-who-died-in-Italy-migrant-boat-accident.png "Hockey player Shahida Raza among victims of migrant boat tragedy [Express Tribune]")
March1March 1, 2023
Hockey player Shahida Raza among victims of migrant boat tragedy [Express Tribune]
The 27-year old, who was also a footballer, sought a better life in Europe but died when the boat she was on sunk just off the coast of Italy
![Talent hunt launched in football, volleyball under PMYP [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PMYP-talent-hunt-ceremony-1160x535.jpg "Talent hunt launched in football, volleyball under PMYP [The News]")
February23February 23, 2023
Talent hunt launched in football, volleyball under PMYP [The News]
The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) officially launched talent hunt initiatives across Pakistan for male and female players aged 15-25.
![Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bangladesh-win-SAFF-U20-Womens-Championship-2023.jpg "Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn]")
February11February 11, 2023
Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn]
Pakistan had sent entry for SAFF Women's U20 event but quietly withdrew before the tournament without much explanation
August4August 4, 2024
TWK, Hazara Quetta win in NWFC R2
Hazara Quetta thrash JAFA a resounding 7-0, TWK overwhelmed Diya with 13-0 scoreline to get their first wins in the National Women's Championship second round at the Jinnah Sports Complex.
August3August 3, 2024
Legacy begin NWFC R2 with big win
Legacy ran 11-0 winners over Diya, while Highlanders are held 1-1 by JAFA on day two of 2024 National Women's Football Club Championship, second round.
![PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]")
August1August 9, 2023
PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]
PFF NC negotiating with FIFA and AFC for financial support to ease its burden so that Pakistan can take part in important upcoming international events
![FIFA hints at potential sanctions if PFF elections not held by March [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich.jpg "FIFA hints at potential sanctions if PFF elections not held by March [Dawn]")
July20July 21, 2023
FIFA hints at potential sanctions if PFF elections not held by March [Dawn]
FIFA has apparently warned the PFF NC that sanctions would be imposed if PFF elections are not held by the end of its latest extension until March 2024.
![FIFA, AFC backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FIFA-AFC.jpg "FIFA, AFC backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Geo Super]")
July19July 20, 2023
FIFA, AFC backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Geo Super]
Both FIFA and AFC had responded to IPC Ministry letter to them requesting PFF NC chairman be axed for 'delays' in PFF elections.
January20January 20, 2014
KU Schools Championship lights up Karachi
Riaz Ahmed writes about the ongoing KUFC Schools Championship in Lahore.
![10 footballers of Pakistani descent who have made us proud [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SRJ-ET.jpg "10 footballers of Pakistani descent who have made us proud [Express Tribune]")
January7January 7, 2014
10 footballers of Pakistani descent who have made us proud [Express Tribune]
Chief Editor Shahrukh Sohail writes about the top ten Pakistani-origin players in Leagues across the world.
![FOOTBALL: GLORY DAYS, PASS ME BY [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PIDC-East-footballers-including-Ustad-Amin-Baloch-in-1960s.jpg "FOOTBALL: GLORY DAYS, PASS ME BY [Dawn]")
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