![FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Etzaz-Hussain-and-PFF-1160x535.jpg "FIFA clears Etzaz Hussain to play for Pakistan [Geo News]")
Norwegian Pakistani midfielder likely to make his debut for Pakistan MNT in the October double-header against Afghanistan.
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September9September 9, 2025
AFC U23 qualifiers: Oman edge Pakistan 1-0
Despite competing well in last two games, Pakistan again face a similar 1-0 defeat as they finish AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers with 0 points in Phnom Penh. Iraq qualify as group winners.
![Parochial approach hurting national footballers [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/KRL-vs-SSGC-PPFL-2018-finale.jpg "Parochial approach hurting national footballers [TNS]")
June27June 27, 2021
Parochial approach hurting national footballers [TNS]
Alam Zeb Safi urges that the Pakistan Premier League should go ahead as announced regardless of who currently controls PFF in ongoing crises
![‘It is a tournament to identify talent early’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ashfaq-Shah-group-press-conf-19-May-2021.-1160x535.jpg "‘It is a tournament to identify talent early’ [The News]")
June24June 24, 2021
‘It is a tournament to identify talent early’ [The News]
Ashfaq Shah faction announces their own National U23 Championship featuring 12 teams in Abbottabad from 4 July onwards
![To Russia with love: Pak government in action to ensure football friendly on short notice [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-Russia-flags-1046x535.jpg "To Russia with love: Pak government in action to ensure football friendly on short notice [Nukta]")
October9October 10, 2024
To Russia with love: Pak government in action to ensure football friendly on short notice [Nukta]
Due to international sanctions, Russia is starved of competitive matches and its football team is surviving on games featuring friendly nations. It seems Moscow counts Pakistan as one.
October9October 9, 2024
After NC’s refusal, govt to send team to play friendly against Russia [Dawn]
After PFF NC declined to send Pakistan NT to Russia for friendly on short notice fearing lack of time, PSB steps in to send 'alternate' team.
![One woman’s small step for Chitral marks a giant leap for Pakistan in football [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Karishma-Ali-from-Chitral.jpeg "One woman’s small step for Chitral marks a giant leap for Pakistan in football [Arab News]")
July15July 15, 2019
One woman’s small step for Chitral marks a giant leap for Pakistan in football [Arab News]
Arab News profiles Pakistan women team's Karishma Ali.
![Why target players [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Pakistan-team-in-Doha-Qatar-1024x535.jpg "Why target players [TNS]")
July14July 14, 2019
Why target players [TNS]
Alam Zeb Safi questions logic of Ashfaq led PFF faction taking disciplinary action against players, coaches who were part of Pakistan's early exit of 2022 WCQs that was sent by Hayat led PFF faction.
![ICCI honours IFA soccer team [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ICCI-hosts-Islamabad-FA-team-after-Gothia-Cup-win.jpg "ICCI honours IFA soccer team [The Nation]")
March11March 12, 2018
ICCI honours IFA soccer team [The Nation]
Islamabad FA's U18 side honored for winning 2017 Gothia Cup in China.
![COMMENT: Football finally making good strides in Pakistan sports scene [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Neymar-Jrs-Five-2016-Pakistan-finals.jpg "COMMENT: Football finally making good strides in Pakistan sports scene [Dawn]")
February25February 25, 2018
COMMENT: Football finally making good strides in Pakistan sports scene [Dawn]
Neymar Jr's Five leaves its mark in sport for Pakistani youth.
![Confusion surrounds status of Pakistan’s entry for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SAFF-1160x524.png "Confusion surrounds status of Pakistan’s entry for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]")
July9January 29, 2023
Confusion surrounds status of Pakistan’s entry for SAFF Women’s Championship [Dawn]
As of Friday night, SAFF says it still awaits a formal entry from PFF NC for Pakistan women's team to participate in the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship
![Hajra looking forward to Pakistan’s return to action after eight-year gap [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hajra-Khan-1160x535.jpg "Hajra looking forward to Pakistan’s return to action after eight-year gap [Dawn]")
July8July 8, 2022
Hajra looking forward to Pakistan’s return to action after eight-year gap [Dawn]
Hajra Khan was Pakistan women's captain when it last played international football in 2014 SAFF Women's C'ship. She now hopes the team will return for 2022 edition
![POA offers to hold PFF elections [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Pakistan-POA-Olympics.jpg "POA offers to hold PFF elections [The News]")
January13January 13, 2021
POA offers to hold PFF elections [The News]
“If FIFA gives us the task of holding the PFF elections, we have the capability to do this job successfully through the assistance of our provincial associations,” said POA GS Khalid Mahmood
![FIFA to name new PFF NC chairman after mandate extended [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FIFA-AFC.jpg "FIFA to name new PFF NC chairman after mandate extended [Dawn]")
December26December 26, 2020
FIFA to name new PFF NC chairman after mandate extended [Dawn]
There is a strong likelihood that there might be wholesale changes in the Normalisation Committee once Humza Khan’s replacement comes in.
December24December 24, 2020
FIFA Council extends PFF NC mandate till June 2021
FIFA will also appoint new PFF Normalisation Committee chairman in due course following eligibility checks.
![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]")
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