Memphis Barker writes about Pakistani football's troubles for The i Paper.
![FIFA, AFC in the dark over PFF’s new PPFL promotion playoff tournament [Dawn] FIFA, AFC in the dark over PFF’s new PPFL promotion playoff tournament [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/PPL-vs-PCAA-NFCC-2018-bronze-match.jpg)
FIFA, AFC in the dark over PFF’s new PPFL promotion playoff tournament [Dawn]
Matches for 10 teams to decide four top-tier teams potential breach of FIFA and AFC Statutes.
![‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn] ‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-meets-Gianni-Infantino-at-FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich-1024x535.jpg)
‘PFF chief asked FIFA president for mandate extension in meeting’ [Dawn]
Faisal Saleh Hayat requested 3 year extension to his mandate (which expired in Sep 2017) as he feels threatened by the new government.

What Pakistan needs to look forward to in the near future
By Usama Mushtaq Bhutta Even participating after 3 years in any FIFA recognised event, Pakistan football team not only impressed...
![Pakistan go down 3-1 to India in SAFF Cup semi-final [Dawn] Pakistan go down 3-1 to India in SAFF Cup semi-final [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mohammad-Ali-vs-India-SAFF-Suzuki-Cup-2018-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan go down 3-1 to India in SAFF Cup semi-final [Dawn]
Pakistan's fairy tale run after 3 years in isolation ends in SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018.
![Pakistan in semis, but questions hang over future [Express Tribune] Pakistan in semis, but questions hang over future [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Saddam-Hussain-vs-Nepal-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan in semis, but questions hang over future [Express Tribune]
Reaching the SAFF Cup semis is an achievement only the players deserve credit for, not the Federation that runs Pak football.
![Pak vs India: Tactics to go out the window in SAFF semi [PREVIEW] Pak vs India: Tactics to go out the window in SAFF semi [PREVIEW]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Pakistan-celebrate-late-winner-vs-Nepal-1160x535.jpg)
Pak vs India: Tactics to go out the window in SAFF semi [PREVIEW]
SAFF Suzuki Cup 2018 likely to witness a charged up Indo-Pak encounter today!
![Islamabad Academy Club clinch Azadi Football Cup [The Nation] Islamabad Academy Club clinch Azadi Football Cup [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Islamabad-Academy-win-Jashn-e-Azadi-Cup-1160x535.jpg)
Islamabad Academy Club clinch Azadi Football Cup [The Nation]
Beat Ghauri FC 2-0 in final.
![Pakistan qualify for SAFF Cup semi-finals after 13 years, beat Bhutan 3-0 [Dawn] Pakistan qualify for SAFF Cup semi-finals after 13 years, beat Bhutan 3-0 [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Hassan-Bashir-Pakistan-vs-Bhutan-1160x535.png)
Pakistan qualify for SAFF Cup semi-finals after 13 years, beat Bhutan 3-0 [Dawn]
Hosts Bangladesh crash out on goal difference.
![This is only the beginning: Shahzaib Trunkwala [TNS] This is only the beginning: Shahzaib Trunkwala [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Shahzaib-Trunkwala.jpg)
This is only the beginning: Shahzaib Trunkwala [TNS]
Leisure Leagues Pakistan executive believes Pakistani participation in 6-side Socca World Cup would be 'a dream come true' for players.