![PFL vows to build ‘sustainable football ecosystem’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-launch-ceremony-with-Farhan-Junejo-Ahmer-Kunwar-and-reps-from-Benfica-and-Atletico-de-Madrid-academies-1160x535.jpg "PFL vows to build ‘sustainable football ecosystem’ [Dawn]")
The PFL franchise league vowed to build “a sustainable football ecosystem” in its launch event but did not present a framework on how it will do so.
![Pakistan Football League launched [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-Launch-Event-2024-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan Football League launched [The News]")
June5June 5, 2024
Pakistan Football League launched [The News]
The PFL franchise league held its formal launch event in a Lahore hotel yesterday. 5 franchise teams unveiled: Zalmi FC, Lahore FC, Sialkot FC, Faisalabad Lions FC, Lyari Tigers FC.
![2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg "2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]")
June4June 5, 2024
2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]
24-member Pakistan squad announced for the final Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Asian second round. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia on 6 June at home, Tajikistan on 11 June away.
![With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-UK-delegation-including-Michael-Owen-and-Emile-Heskey-meet-IPC-Minister-Rana-Sanaullah-1024x535.jpg "With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]")
June4June 4, 2024
With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]
Despite being termed 'illegal and unsanctioned' by PFF NC earlier, the Michael Owen led PFL delegation met with IPC Minister and Chairman Senate to get govt backing for their franchise league project.
![High-powered footballers in Pakistan for PFL launch [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "High-powered footballers in Pakistan for PFL launch [The News]")
June4June 4, 2024
High-powered footballers in Pakistan for PFL launch [The News]
Various international football players and executives part of PFL UK delegation visiting Pakistan ahead of their franchise league launch event on 4 June in Lahore.
![‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Jinnah-Stadium-floodlights-1160x535.jpg "‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]")
June3June 3, 2024
‘Arrangements for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia qualifier complete’ [Dawn]
Work on floodlights complete, 4000 new seats installed to fulfill requirements for Jinnah Stadium to host Pak-Saudi WCQ game on June 6 for 8:30pm kickoff.
![After four losses, Pakistan eye redemption in FIFA qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-MNT-training-before-2026-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "After four losses, Pakistan eye redemption in FIFA qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week [Arab News]")
June1June 1, 2024
After four losses, Pakistan eye redemption in FIFA qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week [Arab News]
Pakistan’s coach Stephen Constantine says players will fight till the last minute as they prepare for home fixture in Islamabad on 6 June.
![Pakistan suffer setback as Harun Hamid ruled out of upcoming matches [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Harun-Hamid-training-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan suffer setback as Harun Hamid ruled out of upcoming matches [Geo Super]")
June1June 1, 2024
Pakistan suffer setback as Harun Hamid ruled out of upcoming matches [Geo Super]
Harun Hamid unavailable for June WCQs against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan due to injury, withdrawn from Pakistan squad.
![Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL.png "Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]")
May30June 4, 2024
Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]
Atletico de Madrid Academy’s Internationalization Unit manager Adolfo Guerrero Gunther, said the Academy was thrilled to have been invited to PFL’s unveiling and to be back in Pakistan.
May28May 29, 2024
Pakistan will play with determination against tough Saudi side, says Trishan Patel
"I urge football fans across Pakistan, especially those in Islamabad to come out and support your team. A packed Jinnah Stadium filled with our enthusiastic supporters would make a tremendous difference," said Pakistan MNT's newly appointed assistant coach Trishan Patel.