Every casual football fan in Pakistan thinks that a four-week-long franchise league model is the solution to every problem in Pakistan football.
![Pakistan and its allergy to ‘bottom-to-top’ pyramid football league system [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SA-Gardens-vs-International-Supply-Company-2026-National-Challenge-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan and its allergy to ‘bottom-to-top’ pyramid football league system [Geo Super]")
August4September 10, 2026
Tag: franchise league
![The Golden Era of Football: Plans Unveiled for FIFA Forward Mini-Pitches and First-Ever 8-Franchise ‘Profession league [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-1160x535.jpeg "The Golden Era of Football: Plans Unveiled for FIFA Forward Mini-Pitches and First-Ever 8-Franchise ‘Profession league [APP]")
July9July 12, 2026
The Golden Era of Football: Plans Unveiled for FIFA Forward Mini-Pitches and First-Ever 8-Franchise ‘Profession league [APP]
PFF president Mohsen Gilani at the heart of a revolution altering Pakistan's sporting landscape through football via his proactive diplomacy at FIFA/AFC levels and leading several initiatives for men's, women's and youth football.
![PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-Press-Conference-at-KPC-1160x535.jpeg "PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]")
February18February 19, 2026
PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]
Central to the PFF’s financial strategy is the proposed launch of a professional domestic league with several companies showing interest according to Mohsen Gilani
![Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFF-Press-Conference-at-Karachi-Press-Club-16-Feb-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]")
February16February 16, 2026
Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]
Gilani at a Karachi Press Club event said that the PFF's immediate focus remains on strengthening national men's and women's teams
![Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-AFC-general-secretary-Dato-Windsor-John-1160x535.jpg "Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]")
January4January 4, 2026
Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS]
By inviting responsible foreign and national investors, the PFF is not just starting a tournament; it is creating a sustainable, transparent model that benefits players, clubs, the corporate sector, and fans alike.
December31December 31, 2025
PFF: ‘Huge foreign investment’ pledged for launch of Pro League
Having received introductory proposals from potential investors, the PFF will soon shortlist the most suitable companies to move forward for new professional football league in Pakistan.
![Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ali-Tareen-Zabe-Khan-Kaleemullah-1160x535.jpg "Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]")
December18December 19, 2025
Ali Tareen among three bidders in race to get PFF’s nod for new league [Dawn]
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen proposes a club league with ownership equity, while rival bids from PFL/GSV and Zabe Khan push for a franchise model
![PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PFF-President-Mohsen-Gilani-was-chief-guest-at-DFA-Lahore-Football-Championship-2025-final-1160x535.jpg "PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]")
December11December 12, 2025
PFF Chief Gilani unveils new-era Pakistan football league vision [The Nation]
At the DFA Lahore Championship final, won by Baba Cargo FC, chief guest PFF president Mohsen Gilani promised Pakistan a football league that will be 'stronger, more sustainable and done the right way'
![FOOTBALL: WHAT KIND OF LEAGUE? [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WAPDA-acknowledge-Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-after-winning-2023-24-NFCC-Cup-final-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: WHAT KIND OF LEAGUE? [Dawn]")
November16November 16, 2025
FOOTBALL: WHAT KIND OF LEAGUE? [Dawn]
Pakistan Football may soon get a new domestic league. But questions remain about what kind of league it will be and whether it will be what Pakistan really needs.
![Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-interviewed-by-Umaid-Wasim-of-Dawn-1160x535.jpg "Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]")
November6November 6, 2025
Interview: AFC president looking towards promising days for football in Pakistan [Dawn]
Sheikh Salman stresses support from FIFA and AFC, expresses confidence that government will play its part in Pakistani football’s development