![Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2034-FIFA-World-Cup-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.png "Pakistan targets 400,000 trained workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 [APP]")
Pakistan is targeting the training and deployment of 300,000 to 400,000 workers for projects linked to the FIFA World Cup 2034 as part of a broader strategy to expand overseas employment opportunities and strengthen the country’s position in international labour markets.
Tag: Development Projects
April20April 20, 2026
Work begins on Pakistan’s first FIFA Arena pitch in Lahore
Total of 11 FIFA Arena pitches have already been approved, with the PFF having formally requested 15 additional pitches to accelerate the programme's reach nationwide.
![PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]")
January11January 11, 2026
PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]
“Instead of burdening the government, our aim is to attract international resources to uplift football infrastructure,” said PFF president Mohsen Gilani
![FIFA inspects football stadium in Khanewal as part of ‘Goal Project’ [Daily Times]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PFF-FIFA-logo-1160x461.jpg "FIFA inspects football stadium in Khanewal as part of ‘Goal Project’ [Daily Times]"){kind=logo}
August26November 1, 2025
FIFA inspects football stadium in Khanewal as part of ‘Goal Project’ [Daily Times]
FIFA official Andrei Vashkevich inspected the FIFA goal project in Khanewal that had been dormant for nearly a decade.
![Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]")
October17October 18, 2023
Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]
Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, does not have an international standard football stadium despite despite football being a popular sport.
![Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kakri-Football-Ground-Lyari-Karachi-1160x535.jpg "Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News]")
June25June 25, 2023
Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News]
Spanning over 5.5 acres of land, Kakri Ground is one of Karachi’s troubled neighborhood Lyari’s most iconic landmarks.
![Rehabilitation of Football House in Karachi begins [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PFF-NC-officials-visit-Karachi-Goal-Project-1160x535.jpg "Rehabilitation of Football House in Karachi begins [The News]")
January26January 26, 2023
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.
![GSV, NED University ink $12M stadium deal [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/GSV-and-NED-University-to-make-Karachi-Soccer-City-1160x535.jpeg "GSV, NED University ink $12M stadium deal [Dawn]")
January5January 5, 2022
GSV, NED University ink $12M stadium deal [Dawn]
Deal to likely transform NED University’s football ground into a stadium to host matches of GSV's PFL franchise league
![FIFA president Infantino to visit Pakistan: PFF [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-meets-Gianni-Infantino-at-FIFA-HQ-in-Zurich-1024x535.jpg "FIFA president Infantino to visit Pakistan: PFF [The News]")
September6September 6, 2018
FIFA president Infantino to visit Pakistan: PFF [The News]
Faisal Saleh Hayat met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Zurich.
![PFF criticized for ignoring football in the country [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg "PFF criticized for ignoring football in the country [APP]")
July3July 3, 2018
PFF criticized for ignoring football in the country [APP]
Ahmed Jan, Col (r) Mujahid Tareen, Nasir Karim bash PFF for their political intrigues and lack of long term planning.