Pakistan U19 trials to last Aug 22-24. Selected team will then train to take part in SAFF U19 event in Sept 21-30 in Nepal
![Trials for SAFF U-19 Football Championship get underway today [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-SAFF-U16-and-U19-Championship-draws-1160x527.jpg "Trials for SAFF U-19 Football Championship get underway today [The Nation]")
August22August 22, 2023
![Pakistan women’s football team to participate in international event in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pakistan-WNT-with-Jahangir-Khan-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan women’s football team to participate in international event in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]")
August21August 21, 2023
Pakistan women’s football team to participate in international event in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]
Saudi Arabia hosting six-nation women's football tournament from 18-30 September with Pakistan, Malaysia, Laos, Lebanon and Bhutan taking part.
![PFF nominate Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "PFF nominate Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August18August 18, 2023
PFF nominate Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium could be Pakistan's home venue for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers vs. Cambodia on Oct 17. If approved, it will be the first international football game in Pakistan since 2015, & also the first FIFA WC qualifier game at home since 2011.
![NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection-1.jpg "NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]")
August18August 18, 2023
NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]
PFF delegation satisfied with Jinnah Stadium but have suggested further changes to ensure FIFA approves it as venue for 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia in 17 October
![PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection.jpg "PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August17August 18, 2023
PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation 'satisfied' with Jinnah Stadium, requests PSB to ensure pitch, scoreboard, lights meet FIFA requirements for confirmation to host 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia
![Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alamgir-Ghazi-Mauritius-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]
Pakistan face tough task in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September as they face former champs Japan, hosts Bahrain, and Palestine with eyes on integrating squad for 2026 WCQs in October
![Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-camp-in-Lahore-for-SAFF-U16-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]
Pakistan preparing for SAFF U16 Championship under Sajjad Mehmood and Hassan Baloch. Event to be played in early September in Bhutan. Pakistan in Group B with the hosts and Maldives
August16August 16, 2023
PSB invites PFF NC to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation to assess Jinnah Stadium Islamabad on 17 Aug before submitting home venue name on 18 Aug for 2026 WCQs vs Cambodia in October.
August16August 16, 2023
PFF announces probables for AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers
34 players called up for camp beginning August 17 in Abbottabad before AFC U23 qualifiers from September 6-12 where Pakistan face Japan, hosts Bahrain, and Palestine.
![‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Shahid-Khokhar-and-Haroon-Malik-addressing-presser-in-PFF-House.jpeg "‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]")
August15August 15, 2023
‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]
PFF NC member Shahid Khokhar says sports federations in Pakistan only relying on funding from international bodies and govt support is obsolete and unsustainable. Also urged govt to focus on sporting infrastructure instead of authoritarian control on sporting matters.