Uncertainty lingers on as the third deadline from AFC to upgrade Jinnah Stadium by PSB for the WCQ home tie expired on Feb 9.
Tag: floodlights
NC asks AFC for extension in submission of venue for Pak-Jordan match [The News]
PFF NC asks another AFC extension for submitting venue for 21 March home clash vs Jordan in 2026 WCQs. PSB says Jinnah Stadium will be ready by 'end of February.'
‘World Cup qualifier against Jordan could still be held in Islamabad’ [Dawn]
WCQ on 21 March against Jordan 'can still be played in Islamabad,' clarifies PFF NC. PSB vows to have Jinnah Stadium floodlights and seating fixed in time.
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.
Seats and lights to be installed before match, Confirms PSB [The Nation]
DG PSB Shoaib Khoso says Jinnah Stadium floodlights will be ready before the 21 March WCQs home game vs Jordan.
PSB to install floodlights at Jinnah Stadium by February-end [The News]
PSB has assured that required standard floodlights at Jinnah Stadium will be installed by end of February for Pakistan to host Jordan on 21 March for nighttime WCQ.
Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News]
PFF signed an MoU with Saudi counterparts in Riyadh last month to promote football ties. PFF also wants to arrange visits from international teams to ensure that fans get to watch high-quality matches.
Reason behind change in timings of Pakistan’s FIFA WCQ home leg against Cambodia revealed [Geo Super]
Pakistan-Cambodia fixture in Islamabad on Tuesday, Oct 17 will be played at 2pm because Jinnah Stadium's floodlights do not meet AFC's minimum requirements.
Floodlights installed at futsal arena in Karachi
Olympian Iftikhar Syed Sports Academy in Karachi installs floodlights for its futsal pitch.