‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]
July10July 10, 2026
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‘The gap is still huge’: Abdullah on Pakistan’s World Cup dream [Dawn]

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Abdullah Iqbal watches the FIFA World Cup from Sweden with a sense of both hope and realism. He sees Iraq and Jordan competing on the biggest stage. He wants what they have. He wants it for Pakistan.But he is also honest about the distance still to travel.“The gap is still huge,” the national football team captain says.

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Pakistan wins Diamond Jubilee International Cup
June11June 11, 2026
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Pakistan wins Diamond Jubilee International Cup

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Shayek Dost’s spectacular strike, Harun Hamid’s late goal gives Pakistan 2-0 victory over Afghanistan in final. Pakistan win a tournament final for the first time in their history. Title triumph is Pakistan’s first at a standalone football tournament in 74 years

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Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]
June9June 9, 2026
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Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]

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From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.

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