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.
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![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]")
December16December 16, 2025
December15December 15, 2025
Ali Imani to coach Pakistan men’s futsal team
Former Iran futsal international and AFC Level 3 licensed coach Ali Imani named as new head coach of Pakistan men's futsal team a day Fatemeh Noghabi of Iran also became Pak women's futsal team coach.
December8December 8, 2021
Ufone 4G Cup KPk Super 8 begins today
DFA Charsadda face DFA Abbottabad, while Aatish FC Tank face DFA Chitral. Tomorrow, DFA Karak face DFA Mardan, while DFA Bannu face DFA Waziristan Combined in Ufone 4G Cup KPk
![Football, Balochistan and hope [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ufone-4G-Balochistan-Cup-2021-trophy-1160x535.jpg "Football, Balochistan and hope [Express Tribune]")
December5December 5, 2021
Football, Balochistan and hope [Express Tribune]
In Balochistan, football is more than a sport, it is a need, and much like a metaphor for the stars, it certainly represents hope that needs consistent support
![Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mariam-Mahmood-scores-for-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]")
July6July 7, 2025
Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]
Mariam Mahmood's first half brace for Pakistan enough to overcome Kyrgyzstan 2-1 to conclude the WNT's maiden Women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign.
![Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Layla-Banaras-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]")
July5July 5, 2025
Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]
1st half brace by Mariam Mahmood helps Pakistan WNT beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 to finish Group D of Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with 6 points. Chinese Taipei beat hosts Indonesia 2-1 to win group and qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia.
![Akhtar Mohiuddin to be honoured by IG Motorway Police [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Akhtar-Mohiuddin-with-Gulshan-Soccer-Academy-1160x535.jpg "Akhtar Mohiuddin to be honoured by IG Motorway Police [The News]")
May25May 25, 2021
Akhtar Mohiuddin to be honoured by IG Motorway Police [The News]
The former Pakistan NT coach will be presented a shield honoring his services to Pak football by IG Motorway Police, Kaleem Imam
![Footballers in Pakistan struggling to survive: Nasir Ismail [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nasir-Ismail-Masha-United-NWFC-2021-1-1160x535.jpeg "Footballers in Pakistan struggling to survive: Nasir Ismail [The News]")
May23May 23, 2021
Footballers in Pakistan struggling to survive: Nasir Ismail [The News]
“The time is not far when you will see top national footballers riding Bykea or Uber because there are no professional games to play here,” Nasir Ismail, head coach of Masha United
![Fahad appointed vice chairman of Eurasian Cup 2020 organising body [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Fahad-Ayaz-Khan-at-F4F-press-conference-with-Sarang-Hote-and-Farzad-Mehboob.jpg "Fahad appointed vice chairman of Eurasian Cup 2020 organising body [The Nation]")
April7April 16, 2020
Fahad appointed vice chairman of Eurasian Cup 2020 organising body [The Nation]
LAHORE – Former Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Deputy General Secretary Fahad Khan has been appointed as Vice Chairman of the...
![Pakistani football coaches begin learning the Liverpool way [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Karachi-United-coaches-off-to-train-with-Liverpool-FC-coaches-in-Dubai-1152x535.jpg "Pakistani football coaches begin learning the Liverpool way [Dawn]")
February22February 22, 2020
Pakistani football coaches begin learning the Liverpool way [Dawn]
Karachi United coaches getting trained by Liverpool FC in Dubai.
![Pakistan face Hong Kong in qualifiers second match today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pakistan-WNT-training-during-2024-Olympics-qualification-811x535.jpg "Pakistan face Hong Kong in qualifiers second match today [The News]")
April8April 8, 2023
Pakistan face Hong Kong in qualifiers second match today [The News]
After 4-0 humbling at hands of Philippines, Pakistan WNT face Hong Kong test in 2024 Olympics women's qualifiers today in Tajikistan
![Rizki allowed as Olympic qualifiers have no binding qualification requirements for coaches [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Adeel-Rizki-1160x535.jpg "Rizki allowed as Olympic qualifiers have no binding qualification requirements for coaches [Dawn]")
April7April 7, 2023
Rizki allowed as Olympic qualifiers have no binding qualification requirements for coaches [Dawn]
Despite possessing only a UEFA B License, Pakistan WNT head coach Adeel Rizki allowed to continue as 'no specific coaching qualification requirements in place for the first round of qualifiers' by AFC/FIFA
![IPC ministry, PFF NC meet today to resolve football crisis [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg "IPC ministry, PFF NC meet today to resolve football crisis [Dawn]")
December23December 23, 2021
IPC ministry, PFF NC meet today to resolve football crisis [Dawn]
“[IPC] ministry has made up its mind to clear all the hurdles to hand over [PFF] House back to Normalisation Committee,” an official said on condition of anonymity.
![‘Bring back FIFA’, genuine football stakeholders urge PM [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Football-Solidarity-Day-21-December-2021-1160x535.jpeg "‘Bring back FIFA’, genuine football stakeholders urge PM [The Nation]")
December23December 23, 2021
‘Bring back FIFA’, genuine football stakeholders urge PM [The Nation]
The entire Pakistani football community made 21 December 2021 the 'Football Solidarity Day' to urge Prime Minister Imran Khan for ending FIFA ban on Pakistan by immediately returning PFF House back to FIFA-recognized Normalisation Committee.
![Football stakeholders urge PM to hand over FIFA House to NC [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PFF-House-sealed-by-DC-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "Football stakeholders urge PM to hand over FIFA House to NC [The Nation]")
December13December 13, 2021
Football stakeholders urge PM to hand over FIFA House to NC [The Nation]
Delay in returning PFF House to Normalisation Committee by federal govt causing frustration among football fraternity. They urge immediate action by the Prime Minister.
![Election process in full swing as scrutiny completed in seven districts [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pakistan-Football-Connect.png "Election process in full swing as scrutiny completed in seven districts [The Nation]")
June21June 21, 2023
Election process in full swing as scrutiny completed in seven districts [The Nation]
PFF NC says that it has completed club scrutiny process in 7 districts with 125 clubs passing it. 4 more districts to also have scrutiny done before Eid-ul-Azha.
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