Russia formally invited Pakistan to play friendly match to foster bilateral ties, says PSB official. PSB now aims to send 'unofficial' team.
![Pakistan plan to send football team to Russia for friendly match [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-Russia-flags-1046x535.jpg "Pakistan plan to send football team to Russia for friendly match [Geo News]")
October8October 9, 2024
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![Pakistan WNT denied NOC for SAFF [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Zahmena-Malik-in-Pakistan-WNT-training-camp-in-Islamabad.jpg "Pakistan WNT denied NOC for SAFF [Geo Super]")
October8October 9, 2024
Pakistan WNT denied NOC for SAFF [Geo Super]
PSB, in a letter to PFF, cites delay in submitting formal request, absence of NC chairman's signature for Pakistan team to travel for SAFF Women's Championship in Nepal.
![Pakistan ‘lose opportunity’ to play football match against Russia [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Russia-and-PFF-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan ‘lose opportunity’ to play football match against Russia [Geo News]")
October5October 5, 2024
Pakistan ‘lose opportunity’ to play football match against Russia [Geo News]
Russian Football Union had offered to host a Russia vs Pakistan international friendly in October with all expenses covered. PFF requested friendly be played in November instead but RFU declined to change.
![Pakistan beat Nepal in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nepal-vs-Pakistan-2024-SAFF-U17s-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan beat Nepal in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]")
September21September 21, 2024
Pakistan beat Nepal in SAFF U17s [Geo Super]
Talha Khan's 81st minute goal enough for Pakistan to secure win over Nepal in SAFF U17 Championship at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu.
![Pakistan-eligible Norwegian footballer rejects €850,000 offer from Israeli club [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ole-Saeter-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-eligible Norwegian footballer rejects €850,000 offer from Israeli club [Geo News]")
September20September 20, 2024
Pakistan-eligible Norwegian footballer rejects €850,000 offer from Israeli club [Geo News]
Ole Sæter, a striker at Norwegian club Rosenborg, rejected a transfer to Maccabi Haifa over Israeli violence against Palestinians. Ole has a Pakistani grandfather, making him eligible to play for Pakistan in international football.
![Pakistan U17s off to Bhutan for SAFF event [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pakistan-U17s-squad-for-2024-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan U17s off to Bhutan for SAFF event [Geo Super]")
September16September 18, 2024
Pakistan U17s off to Bhutan for SAFF event [Geo Super]
The team faced a tense moment just before departure, receiving their No Objection Certificate (NOC) from PSB only an hour before their flight to Bhutan via Dubai.
![PSB raises concerns over PFF body’s handling of football affairs [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PSB raises concerns over PFF body’s handling of football affairs [Geo News]")
September15September 16, 2024
PSB raises concerns over PFF body’s handling of football affairs [Geo News]
Pakistan Sports Board sends letter seeking 'immediate clarification' from PFF NC over transparency of district-level football elections.
![PFF faces difficulties once again from PSB over NOC for SAFF U17s [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pakistan-U17-camp-in-Abbottabad-ahead-of-2024-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "PFF faces difficulties once again from PSB over NOC for SAFF U17s [Geo Super]")
September9September 9, 2024
PFF faces difficulties once again from PSB over NOC for SAFF U17s [Geo Super]
PFF had originally sent NOC request on Aug 22. PSB replied on Sep 6 with initial denial. SAFF U17 Championship in Bhutan from Sep 20.
August28August 28, 2024
PFF imposes a lifetime ban on 22 former officials [Geo]
The committee determined that these individuals had violated Article 70 of the PFF Constitution by forming a parallel association. List includes the likes of Syed Ashfaq Shah, Syed Zahir Shah, Muhammad Nauman, Malik Amir Dogar and Sardar Naveed Haider Khan.
August16August 17, 2024
PFF serves notices to over 100 individuals for being part of ‘parallel association’ [Geo]
Individuals allegedly part of parallel associations between 2018-22 have been asked to respond to PFF Disciplinary Committee notice within three days.