Qalandars model set to transform grassroots football nationwide. Institutional reform, professional league and global exposure at the heart of revival plan
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![PFF-Lahore Qalandars alliance signals new era for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFF-and-Lahore-Qalandars-sign-MoU-1160x535.jpg "PFF-Lahore Qalandars alliance signals new era for Pakistan football [TNS]")
February22February 22, 2026
![PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-Press-Conference-at-KPC-1160x535.jpeg "PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]")
February18February 19, 2026
PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]
Central to the PFF’s financial strategy is the proposed launch of a professional domestic league with several companies showing interest according to Mohsen Gilani
May20May 20, 2023
WAPDA, Army win big in National Games women’s football
WAPDA beat Balochistan, Army beat Police with identical 7-0 scorelines at National Games Quetta women's football.
![Army, Balochistan enter football semis [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Army-National-Games-2023-1040x535.jpg "Army, Balochistan enter football semis [The News]")
May18May 18, 2023
Army, Balochistan enter football semis [The News]
Army thrash defending champs WAPDA, Balochistan lose to Navy but still go through in men's football. WAPDA hammer Police, HEC smash Balochistan in women's football.
![Pakistan’s home Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in limbo due to visa issue [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Hassan-Bashir-for-Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan.jpg "Pakistan’s home Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in limbo due to visa issue [Dawn]")
October7October 8, 2025
Pakistan’s home Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in limbo due to visa issue [Dawn]
PFF says AFF failed to ensure the presence of its full traveling squad at the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul for biometric verification
![PFF struggling to field best squad against Afghanistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "PFF struggling to field best squad against Afghanistan [The News]")
October6October 6, 2025
PFF struggling to field best squad against Afghanistan [The News]
Funding constraints mean only five out of 13 targeted diaspora MNT players given call-ups so far due to airline ticket costs.
![Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pele-1970-1024x535.webp "Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]")
December31December 31, 2022
Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]
Almost no one in Pakistan was lucky enough to see Pele in his glorious career, yet his name always had reverence and respect for decades.
November30December 2, 2022
FIFA Referee Akhona Makalima in Pakistan
By Muhammad Babur FIFA Referee Akhona Makalima who is currently in Pakistan to conduct a leadership course on the invitation...
![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
![Sajjad to supervise U16 football trials in Karachi from today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Pakistan-U16-coaches-and-staff-with-players-on-return-to-Karachi.jpg "Sajjad to supervise U16 football trials in Karachi from today [The News]")
February8February 8, 2023
Sajjad to supervise U16 football trials in Karachi from today [The News]
Nationwide trials for Pakistan U16 boys team to be under Sajjad Mehmood, the coach who helped Pakistan win the 2011 SAFF U16 Cup.
August1August 2, 2024
NWFC Final Round begins August 2nd
2024 National Women's Football Club Championship final round commences on August 2 in Islamabad. 8 teams divided into 2 groups. Final on 10 August at Jinnah Stadium.
July26July 26, 2024
NWFC first stage concludes, Round Two from 1 August
Initial stage of National Women's Football Club Championship 2024 concludes. The final round will be held from August 1 to 10 at Jinnah Sports Complex Islamabad.
![Ministry writes letter to FIFA on NC failure [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IPC-PFF.png "Ministry writes letter to FIFA on NC failure [The News]")
June21June 21, 2023
Ministry writes letter to FIFA on NC failure [The News]
IPC Ministry letter to FIFA says PFF NC failed to conduct free and fair PFF elections, accuses NC of wanting to prolong their own stay.
![Suliman opts for Pakistan at international level [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Easah-Suliman.png "Suliman opts for Pakistan at international level [Dawn]")
May19May 19, 2023
Suliman opts for Pakistan at international level [Dawn]
FIFA approves Easah Suliman, a former England youth international, to make switch to Pakistan MNT in huge boost before 2023 SAFF Championship in Jun-Jul.
May18May 18, 2023
NA body asks ministry to take up PFF elections issue with FIFA [The News]
IPC Ministry, NA Standing Committee members strongly warned PFF NC over 'deliberate' delays in PFF elections when grilling NC chair Haroon Malik
![Revolutionising football in Jhelum [Magtheweekly]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_0086-2.jpg "Revolutionising football in Jhelum [Magtheweekly]")
December5December 5, 2013
Revolutionising football in Jhelum [Magtheweekly]
ARWT has been working to promote football in Jhelum and are now working towards a FIFA Goal Project.
December4December 4, 2013
Nabil Aslam looks ahead to promotion and Pakistan
By: Mohammed Shahnawaz, FPDC AC HORSENS are currently enjoying a well-earned winter break as they plot their return to the...
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