A World Cup Pakistan may never win. Coveted winner’s trophy lands in country second time, with PFF banned yet again.
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World Cup trophy returns to Pakistan, heightening the sense of longing for football resumption [Dawn]
“Events like these are of course helpful for the soft image of the country but they should go hand in hand with regular football activities,” said Saddam Hussain at FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour in Lahore
FIFA remains silent as Normalisation process stalls in Pakistan [Dawn]
After NC was handed back control of PFF House in March, there was hope that Pak football's crisis would be resolved and FIFA ban will end. That, however, is diminishing with every passing day.
Captain Saddam Hussain details sorry state of Pakistan football [SAMAA]
"I don’t care who is in charge of the federation, I just want our players to get back to playing football in Pakistan and internationally."
Removing hurdles one by one [TNS]
NC member Shahid Khokhar reiterates in interview with TNS that NC's next tasks are regaining control of PFF's bank accounts plus their digital and physical assets.
LHC dismisses Ashfaq’s petition for control of PFF accounts [Dawn]
LHC dismissed Ashfaq Shah group's petition for not showing up to pursue case against NC. Supreme Court also dismissed a similar appeal.
LHC dismisses Ashfaq Group’s appeal against FIFA NC [The Nation]
Lahore High Court dismisses Ashfaq Shah group's appeal from stopping NC control of PFF bank accounts; boost hopes of ending FIFA ban on Pakistan
In Ramzan tournament final, a local team shows grit against Army but wilts and falls apart [Dawn]
With the PFF still in limbo due to FIFA ban and court cases, players and teams forced to rely on private, unregulated tournaments to remain active
Lingering issues [TNS]
People were expecting football activities to resume soon but litigation continues, affecting thousands of players all over the country
Doha meetings were ‘highly successful’: Haroon [The News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik says AFC President Sheikh Salman, other FIFA/AFC member countries 'very keen' to see Pak football back to normal once FIFA ban ends