PFF NC said to be in talks with Thailand, Maldives and Bhutan for potential friendlies in March FIFA window for Pakistan MNT
KPT set to revive cricket, football teams [The News]
Following orders of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to restore departmental sports teams, KPT now eager to resume sporting activities in 2023-24.
KRL, Army match ends in goalless draw [The News]
Defending champs WAPDA finally get a win with 5-0 thrashing of Saif Tex thanks to a Shayek Dost hattrick in National Challenge Cup. Other matches also decided across Pakistan.
Police edge Navy in Challenge Cup [The News]
Both teams qualified for round of 16 from the initial three-team Group A after Gwadar Port Authority withdrew from the National Challenge Cup
Qadeer treble fires Army to big win [Dawn]
2020 finalists Army thrash POF, Asia Ghee Mills edge Ashraf Sugar Mills, while NIMSO, PAF, HEC also register wins in National Challenge Cup.
KRL register second straight win [The News]
Defending champs WAPDA again held in draw, this time by SA Gardens, as the National Challenge Cup 2023 continues across Pakistan. Mamsons Builders (POPO FC) register win
Rehabilitation of Football House in Karachi begins [The News]
Karachi's FIFA Goal Project near Hawkesbay has been subject to controversy and neglect. NC vows to 'rehabilitate' it to eventually host football activities.
Army make winning start in Challenge Cup [The News]
2020 finalists ease past Muslim Hands, SA Gardens route Saif Tex, draws in other NFCC 2023 matches across the country.
NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]
With NC actively promoting club registration under the Pakistan Football Connect, questions remain if newly registered clubs can even vote in upcoming PFF elections. Other issues also raised with NC chairman in press conference.
Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]
National Challenge Cup may end up as the only event for departments for now as a future Pakistan Premier League could be club-only event to meet AFC Club Licensing requirement