Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen proposes a club league with ownership equity, while rival bids from PFL/GSV and Zabe Khan push for a franchise model
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![Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC] Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Umar-Nawaz-1160x535.jpg)
Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC]
11 years on from the APS Peshawar terrorist attack, Umar Nawaz looks back on family tragedy and returning to Pakistan to play for the National Football Team.

Challenge Cup start postponed
PFF changes schedule of National Challenge Cup 2023 due to adverse winter weather in some parts of the country where groups are to be held.

National Challenge Cup 2023 kicks off in January
32 departments to be divided into 8 groups of 4 teams, each group played in different cities for stage one beginning January 1 till Feb 11.
![Pakistan face India on Sept 22 in SAFF U17s [Geo Super] Pakistan face India on Sept 22 in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pakistan-2024-SAFF-U17s-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan face India on Sept 22 in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]
Pakistan U17s in Group B with Bhutan, Maldives and India. SAFF U17 Championship from 15-27 September in Sri Lanka.
![PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation] PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-U23-team-trials-in-Multan-29-30-July-2025-1160x535.jpg)
PFF president praises Pak U23 trials in Multan [The Nation]
“It’s great to see talent emerging from all corners of Pakistan after nearly a decade,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani.
![Top footballers set to move Supreme Court after SSGC terminates contracts [SAMAA] Top footballers set to move Supreme Court after SSGC terminates contracts [SAMAA]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SSGC-PPFL-2021-1160x535.jpg)
Top footballers set to move Supreme Court after SSGC terminates contracts [SAMAA]
Pakistan’s top footballers are likely to move Supreme Court after their department SSGC terminated their contracts
![PFF decides to include dual-national players in national team [Geo News] PFF decides to include dual-national players in national team [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Nadia-Khan-at-Doncaster-Rovers-Belles-2-990x535.jpeg)
PFF decides to include dual-national players in national team [Geo News]
PFF considering over dozen female footballers of Pakistani origin based in UK, Greece, America and UAE, say sources. Two diaspora players already called up for SAFF Women's Championship.

U23 semi-finalists decided
Islamabad Tigers, KPk Eagles, KPk Falcons, Balochistan Bazigars reach semifinals of Ashfaq Shah group's National U23 Championship at Kunj Ground, Abbottabad
![National U23 C’ship round up [The Nation, The News] National U23 C’ship round up [The Nation, The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/National-U23-Championship-2021-Ashfaq-Shah-group-1160x535.jpg)
National U23 C’ship round up [The Nation, The News]
Results and round ups from the National U23 Championship in Abbottabad being organized by the Ashfaq Shah group
![PFF accepts invitation to play tournament in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super] PFF accepts invitation to play tournament in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Suha-Hirani-vs-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg)
PFF accepts invitation to play tournament in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]
Saudi Arabia plan a women's international tournament in September featuring 4-6 national teams. Pakistan Women's National Team likely to take part once again.
![Women’s football gains momentum [TNS] Women’s football gains momentum [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mishal-Bhatti-Pakistan-vs-Singapore-18-July-2023-1160x535.jpg)
Women’s football gains momentum [TNS]
Pakistan women's football team played a record number of international matches this year, but the performance was 'affected by mediocre coaching and selection,' writes Alam Zeb Safi
![World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn] World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpeg)
World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]
“Events like these are of course helpful for the soft image of the country but they should go hand in hand with regular football activities,” said Saddam Hussain at FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Lahore
![FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed in Lahore [The News] FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed in Lahore [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Christian-Karembeu-in-Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpeg)
FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed in Lahore [The News]
Christian Karembeu, the 1998 World Cup winner with France, was again in Pakistan to present the FIFA World Cup trophy in Lahore.
![Top players call FIFA Trophy arrival good for Pak football [The News] Top players call FIFA Trophy arrival good for Pak football [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-1075x535.jpg)
Top players call FIFA Trophy arrival good for Pak football [The News]
Despite ongoing political tussles in Pak football and resulting FIFA ban, players like Saddam and Kaleemullah believe FIFA World Cup trophy visiting Pakistan is a good step for country's 'soft image'
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![Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super] Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SAFF-1160x524.png)
Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]
PFF had initially shortlisted three clubs—Muslim FC, Afghan FC, and Baloch Nushki—for representation, but none were able to respond likely due to lack of funds and tight timeline to confirm participation.
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