While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.
![Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS] Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fareedullah-Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg)
While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.
![‘Gwadar’s identity is football, not cricket’ [Express Tribune] ‘Gwadar’s identity is football, not cricket’ [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/PPL-Balochistan-Cup-2017-action-in-Gwadar.jpg)
World went crazy over a cricketing stadium, but no one wants to talk about footballers
![Diana’s journey from defending to fast-bowling [Express Tribune] Diana’s journey from defending to fast-bowling [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Diana-Baig.jpg)
Diana Baig set to return to cricket after playing football for the Pakistan National Team.

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