The former Newcastle and Peru winger became Pakistan’s head coach in July and he tells Tusdiq Din he enjoys the challenge of making the team more competitive.
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Mohsin Naqvi says Afghanistan’s visa issues for Asian Cup qualifier resolved [Dawn]
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi intervention at 11th hour ensures Afghanistan NT players get visa on arrival in Pakistan for tomorrow's ACQ.
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SSGC and PAF register victories in 13th PPL [The Nation]
SSGC edged Lyallpur 1-0, PAF beat Huma FC late 2-1 in Ashfaq Shah group's PPFL 2021 Multan leg on Wednesday night
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Organisers discuss professional football league with Sindh Governor [The News]
GSV's Zabe Khan met Sindh Governor Imran Ismail to gain govt support for their new franchise league idea
![ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta] ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFC-Asian-Cup-1160x535.jpg)
ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]
After initially giving statement that Pakistan has 'withdrawn' from 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, PFF NC now says participation depends on lifting FIFA ban before end of this month and securing funding for the MNT.
![PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn] PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg)
PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]
Amid an ongoing FIFA ban, the PFF NC will see Saud Hashmi replace Haroon Malik as new chairman. Sudden withdrawal from 2027 ACQs may hint at PFF's lingering audit issues with FIFA.
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PFF joins FIFA, WHO’s BeActive campaign to promote healthy lifestyle amid lockdown [Geo]
Women NT players Malika, Mahpara give message in support of BeActive
![Pakistan football coach, captain urge others to stay fit during lockdown [Geo] Pakistan football coach, captain urge others to stay fit during lockdown [Geo]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Tariq-Lutfi-and-Saddam-Hussain-1133x535.jpg)
Pakistan football coach, captain urge others to stay fit during lockdown [Geo]
Tariq Lutfi and Saddam Hussain urge players to maintain fitness at home due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
![Pakistan storm into SAFF U-15 semi-finals [The News] Pakistan storm into SAFF U-15 semi-finals [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Mudassar-Nazar-celebrates-with-Mohsin-Ahmed-vs-Bhutan-SAFF-U15-Championship-2018-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan storm into SAFF U-15 semi-finals [The News]
U15 boys register easy 4-0 win over minnows Bhutan.
![Pakistan beat India 2-1 in SAFF Under-15 C’ship [The News] Pakistan beat India 2-1 in SAFF Under-15 C’ship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Pakistan-celebrate-scoring-vs-India-in-SAFF-U15-Championship-2018-960x535.jpg)
Pakistan beat India 2-1 in SAFF Under-15 C’ship [The News]
Adnan Justin, Wasif stun favourites India in opening game.
![Pakistan out of SAFF Women’s Championship [The News] Pakistan out of SAFF Women’s Championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pakistan-vs-Bangladesh-SAFF-Womens-Championship-2022-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan out of SAFF Women’s Championship [The News]
Bangladesh inflicted a thumping 6-0 defeat on Pakistan WNT in Kathmandu. Pakistan now face Maldives on 13 Sep in last group game.
![Saff Women’s Championship: ‘Pakistan focused on giving their best’ [Express Tribune] Saff Women’s Championship: ‘Pakistan focused on giving their best’ [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Qibtia-Jamshaid-with-Pakistan-WNT-bench-SAFF-Womens-Championship-2022-1024x535.jpg)
Saff Women’s Championship: ‘Pakistan focused on giving their best’ [Express Tribune]
Pakistan WNT Team Manager Qibtia says winning not a condition as team only got a month to prepare for event
![PSB chief Asif Zaman wants PFF row amicably resolved [Dawn] PSB chief Asif Zaman wants PFF row amicably resolved [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DG-PSB-Col-r-Asif-Zaman-1160x535.jpg)
PSB chief Asif Zaman wants PFF row amicably resolved [Dawn]
PSB working on forming a committee comprising all factions for PFF elections before NC can retake FIFA House; hopeful FIFA will accept it
![NC urges minister to get PFF offices vacated [The News] NC urges minister to get PFF offices vacated [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NC-member-Haris-Azmat-meets-IPC-Minister-Dr-Fehmida-Mirza-and-DG-PSB-Col-Asif-Zaman-1160x535.jpg)
NC urges minister to get PFF offices vacated [The News]
Haris Azmat told IPC Minister that there would be no dialogue or roadmap to hold PFF elections until PFF House occupation ends
![Normalisation Committee, IPC set to hold talks on football crisis [The News] Normalisation Committee, IPC set to hold talks on football crisis [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IPC-Minister-Dr-Fehmida-Mirza-1160x535.jpg)
Normalisation Committee, IPC set to hold talks on football crisis [The News]
NC member Haris Azmat authorized by chairman Haroon Malik to meet IPC Ministry about continued PFF House takeover on Monday
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