Iqbal has featured in 14 int'l matches for the national team where he captained the side in two fixtures
![Pakistan’s Abdullah Iqbal acquired by Swedish club for €200,000 [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Abdullah-Iqbal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s Abdullah Iqbal acquired by Swedish club for €200,000 [The News]")
August8August 25, 2025
Tag: Faizan Lakhani
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-finish-2nd-in-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]")
July12July 12, 2024
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]
PFF says Pakistan U20 side was withdrawn from the event due to a lack of funds despite written requests to FIFA.
![Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Trishan-Patel-joins-Pakistan-MNT-as-assistant-coach-and-performance-analyst.jpg "Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]")
May23May 23, 2024
Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]
Trishan Patel has worked with various organisations, clubs, and schools across England, has officially joined the Pakistan football team as an Assistant Coach and Performance Analyst.
![PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jinnah-Stadium-1160x535.jpg "PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]")
May22May 22, 2024
PFF explore alternates to avoid neutral venue for Saudi match [Geo Super]
PFF discuss option of an early start, at 5pm instead of 8:30pm, for FIFA WCQ game vs Saudi Arabia on June 6. They are exploring all possibilities to avoid taking the game to any neutral venue after it was revealed that lights were not up to AFC/FIFA standard.
![WCQs: McKeal Abdullah set to represent Pakistan, Easah Suliman unavailable [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/McKeal-Abdullah-and-Adam-Khan-join-Pakistan-MNT-squad-for-2026-WCQs-1133x535.jpg "WCQs: McKeal Abdullah set to represent Pakistan, Easah Suliman unavailable [Geo Super]")
May20May 20, 2024
WCQs: McKeal Abdullah set to represent Pakistan, Easah Suliman unavailable [Geo Super]
Mansfield Town U21 striker McKeal Abdullah, Blackburn Rovers U21 goalkeeper Adam Khan join Pakistan squad for WCQs. Easah Suliman unavailable for June fixtures due to Hajj commitments.
![‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WAPDA-beat-Army-in-2023-24-National-Challenge-Cup-semifinal-at-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]")
May20May 20, 2024
‘Jinnah Stadium floodlights don’t meet FIFA, AFC specifications’: PFF tells PSB ahead of Saudi Arabia clash [Geo Super]
Jinnah Stadium floodlights not sufficient enough to meet AFC/FIFA requirements. PFF will be forced to shift Pakistan-Saudi Arabia match to a neutral venue if lights are not fixed by PSB. 7+ months to fix them and still not good enough.
![NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]")
April19April 19, 2024
NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]
After Punjab Stadium was made unavailable by Sports Board Punjab, National Challenge Cup final round's May fixtures moved to Islamabad, likely to be played at Jinnah Stadium.
![AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-for-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]")
February1February 3, 2024
AFC extends deadline to confirm venue for Pakistan-Jordan clash [Geo Super]
Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) now has until February 2 to confirm the venue to host its 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier home leg vs Jordan for March 21.
![Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]")
January22January 22, 2024
Pakistanis unlikely to witness FIFA World Cup qualifier at home [Geo News]
Pakistan's home leg against Jordan on March 21 now set to take place at neutral venue. PFF NC says Jinnah Stadium did not meet FIFA requirements on January 21 venue submission deadline.
![Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SAFF-1160x524.png "Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]")
December21December 21, 2023
Pakistan clubs show no interest in participation at SAFF Club Championship [Geo Super]
PFF had initially shortlisted three clubs—Muslim FC, Afghan FC, and Baloch Nushki—for representation, but none were able to respond likely due to lack of funds and tight timeline to confirm participation.