![Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-2026-AFC-U17-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]")
Participating in UEFA U16 tournament is a landmark step signalling Pakistan football’s renewed global engagement, writes Kinza Jahangir for TNS
Headlines:
![‘We manage dreams’: Football club nurtures underprivileged talent in Pakistan’s Islamabad [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/POPO-FC-1160x535.jpg "‘We manage dreams’: Football club nurtures underprivileged talent in Pakistan’s Islamabad [Arab News]")
January10January 10, 2026
‘We manage dreams’: Football club nurtures underprivileged talent in Pakistan’s Islamabad [Arab News]
In cricket-obsessed Pakistan, POPO FC quietly nurtures football talent from poor backgrounds, offering free training, education and shelter, helping them dream of stardom, with 36 players reaching youth national sides in the past two years.
![PFF-NC sets eyes on resumption of football activities in Pakistan [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Haroon-Malik.jpg "PFF-NC sets eyes on resumption of football activities in Pakistan [Geo News]")
July1July 2, 2022
PFF-NC sets eyes on resumption of football activities in Pakistan [Geo News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik says PFF will talk to other MAs for friendlies with Pakistan, eyes age-group tournaments, committed to hold PFF elections within deadline
![Mandokhel Football tournament begins from Wednesday [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Essa-Khan-Football-Academy-Ground-in-Chaman.jpg "Mandokhel Football tournament begins from Wednesday [The News]")
May16May 16, 2022
Mandokhel Football tournament begins from Wednesday [The News]
Essa Khan Football Academy Ground in Chaman to host the All Pakistan Deputy Commissioner Jumadad Mandokhel Football Tournament this week onwards
![Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-U17-team-trials-in-Islamabad-for-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News]")
August14August 14, 2025
Pakistan U17 football trials extended for SAFF event [The News]
Due to overwhelming response for trialists aiming to represent Pakistan at SAFF U17 Championship, PFF forced to extend trials to a second day (Aug 14)
![PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-logo-1160x535.jpg "PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]"){kind=logo}
August9August 9, 2025
PFF struggles financially for AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [Nukta]
With Nolberto Solano's pending arrival to take charge of Pakistan U23s, the PFF still yet to overcome financial hurdles as the main PFF bank accounts remain stuck in court cases.
![Adil’s story of perseverance [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Muhammad-Adil-KRL-takes-a-freekick-vs-Navy-in-NBP-Presidents-Gold-Cup.jpg "Adil’s story of perseverance [Express Tribune]")
February13February 13, 2022
Adil’s story of perseverance [Express Tribune]
Pakistani midfielder talks footballer’s life in pandemic, playing opportunities.
![Zaviša Milosavljević wants Pakistan coaching job again [EXCLUSIVE]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Zavisa-Milosavljevic-960x535.jpg "Zaviša Milosavljević wants Pakistan coaching job again [EXCLUSIVE]")
January13January 13, 2022
Zaviša Milosavljević wants Pakistan coaching job again [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Pakistan NT manager from Serbia expresses interest to coach the team again despite FIFA ban in an exclusive with FootballPakistan.Com
![Honing talent from far-flung Chitral [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Chitral-Womens-Sports-Club-training-in-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Honing talent from far-flung Chitral [Dawn]")
January30January 30, 2021
Honing talent from far-flung Chitral [Dawn]
The group has been brought to Islamabad by Karishma Ali, 22, the first woman from Chitral to have represented Pakistan - nationally and internationally.
January26January 26, 2021
Hyundai Xteer wins Leisure Leagues Winter CUP 2021 title
Karachi, January 25th: Hyundai Xteer defeated Highbrow College (1-0) to clinch Leisure Leagues Winter CUP 2021 in a thrilling small-sided...
![Pak women team given NOC for Singapore tour [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pakistan-WNT-camp-in-Karachi-before-Singapore-tour-1160x535.jpg "Pak women team given NOC for Singapore tour [The News]")
July14July 14, 2023
Pak women team given NOC for Singapore tour [The News]
Last minute intervention from high ups in govt ensured Pakistan WNT get required NOCs. Now team awaits Singapore visas before traveling for friendly.
![PFF still trying to get NOC for women’s team tour to Singapore [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Zahmena-Malik-scores-for-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2024-Olympic-Womens-Qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "PFF still trying to get NOC for women’s team tour to Singapore [Geo Super]")
July12July 12, 2023
PFF still trying to get NOC for women’s team tour to Singapore [Geo Super]
After initially rejecting PFF request for NOC, PSB has reportedly forwarded summary to concerned ministries to issue clearances for Pakistan WNT to play friendly in Singapore next week.
![NC chief meets FIFA president in Doha [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Gianni-Infantino-at-2022-FIFA-Congress-in-Doha-1160x535.jpg "NC chief meets FIFA president in Doha [The News]")
April2April 2, 2022
NC chief meets FIFA president in Doha [The News]
NC said that both FIFA and AFC want Pakistan’s membership restored as soon as possible so that the players do not suffer more.
![Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/72nd-FIFA-Congress-2022-in-Doha.-Pic-via-Umaid-Wasim-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]")
April1April 1, 2022
Pakistan’s FIFA suspension to be lifted once pertinent requirements fulfilled [Dawn]
NC said after it regains control of frozen PFF bank accounts at the Bank of Punjab, FIFA will lift ban on Pakistan.
![FIFA Congress backs Pakistan’s return to international football [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FIFA-Congress-2022-vote-on-PFF-suspension-1160x535.jpeg "FIFA Congress backs Pakistan’s return to international football [The News]")
April1April 1, 2022
FIFA Congress backs Pakistan’s return to international football [The News]
195 countries at 2022 FIFA Congress voted for lifting PFF suspension by FIFA Council when 'pertinent requirements have been fulfilled'
![PFF NC sets tough conditions for SAFF Club championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Baloch-FC-Nushki-vs-Muslim-FC-Chaman-2022-CM-Balochistan-Cup-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC sets tough conditions for SAFF Club championship [The News]")
December1December 1, 2023
PFF NC sets tough conditions for SAFF Club championship [The News]
PFF NC lists conditions on the three Balochistan clubs for SAFF Club Championship qualifiers. Muslim FC Chaman & Baloch FC Nushki aim to meet all guarantees, including Rs 4 million undertakings. Afghan FC Chaman face difficulty due to limited finances.
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