PFF's persistent efforts bore fruit with the government issuing the landing permit for Afghanistan NT approximately 25 hours before kickoff.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup Qualifier to go ahead as scheduled [Nukta] Pakistan-Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup Qualifier to go ahead as scheduled [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-Afghanistan-flags-1160x535.jpg)
PFF's persistent efforts bore fruit with the government issuing the landing permit for Afghanistan NT approximately 25 hours before kickoff.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan Asia Cup Qualifier in jeopardy, PFF seeks walkover [The News] Pakistan-Afghanistan Asia Cup Qualifier in jeopardy, PFF seeks walkover [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-Afghanistan-flags-1160x535.jpg)
PFF blames AFF for not following proper procedures to secure visas for Afghanistan squad, AFC approached for awarding walkover to Pakistan.
![Pakistan’s home Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in limbo due to visa issue [Dawn] Pakistan’s home Asian Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in limbo due to visa issue [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Hassan-Bashir-for-Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan.jpg)
PFF says AFF failed to ensure the presence of its full traveling squad at the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul for biometric verification
![Friendly series: Probable Afghanistan visit on the cards [Express Tribune] Friendly series: Probable Afghanistan visit on the cards [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/afghanistan-vs-pakistan.jpg)
Pakistan is likely to host a friendly series with Afghanistan next month in order to give the side further international exposure.
Pakistan will play a historic game against Afghanistan in Kabul.