![Football can match cricket in popularity [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jinnah-Stadium-crowd-for-Pakistan-vs-Tajikistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football can match cricket in popularity [The News]")
More than 22,500 spectators attended the 2pm kickoff on Tuesday between Pakistan and Tajikistan in Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium.
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![FIFA, AFC, Pak govt officials to meet in Dubai in December [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ipc-pff-fifa-1160x461.png "FIFA, AFC, Pak govt officials to meet in Dubai in December [The News]")
November2November 2, 2023
FIFA, AFC, Pak govt officials to meet in Dubai in December [The News]
With PFF NC having completed football club scrutiny in about 45 out of 120 districts nationwide, December meeting in Dubai with FIFA, AFC, and Govt of Pakistan officials to iron out further PFF elections details for 2024.
![Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-900x535.jpg "Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]")
October17October 18, 2023
Jinnah Stadium prepared hastily for 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier [Express Tribune]
Pakistan, with a population of over 240 million, does not have an international standard football stadium despite despite football being a popular sport.
![Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-team-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]")
August30August 30, 2023
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 Championship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour thanks to intervention by former SAPM Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Squad will leave for Bhutan tonight via Doha.
![PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-for-SAFF-U16-Boys-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpeg "PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]")
August26August 26, 2023
PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]
PFF once again facing delays over NOCs from PSB and IPC Ministry, this time over sending team for SAFF U16 Championship.
August26August 26, 2023
IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]
Ahead of expected meeting between FIFA, PFF, and IPC Ministry officials in 12-13 September, IPC Ministry has sent letter to FIFA asking about repeated delays in PFF elections.
![FIFA, AFC backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FIFA-AFC.jpg "FIFA, AFC backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Geo Super]")
July19July 20, 2023
FIFA, AFC backs PFF Normalisation Committee [Geo Super]
Both FIFA and AFC had responded to IPC Ministry letter to them requesting PFF NC chairman be axed for 'delays' in PFF elections.
![Parliamentary panel recommends putting PFF NC chief’s name on ECL [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NA-Standing-Committee-for-IPC-meets-on-18-July-2023-1160x379.jpg "Parliamentary panel recommends putting PFF NC chief’s name on ECL [Dawn]")
July19July 21, 2023
Parliamentary panel recommends putting PFF NC chief’s name on ECL [Dawn]
NA Standing Committee on IPC and IPC Minister piling pressure on PFF NC and its chairman Haroon Malik on 'reneging on promises of PFF elections'
![PSB directs NC to submit performance and funding details [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Cup-2023-1160x535.jpg "PSB directs NC to submit performance and funding details [The News]")
July13July 13, 2023
PSB directs NC to submit performance and funding details [The News]
NA Standing Committee and PSB has demanded a manager report on Pakistan MNT's losing all matches in Mauritius 4-Nations Series and SAFF Cup in India during June
![Pakistan women’s football team tour to Singapore hangs in the balance [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakistan-WNT-camp-for-July-2023-friendlies-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan women’s football team tour to Singapore hangs in the balance [Geo News]")
July10July 10, 2023
Pakistan women’s football team tour to Singapore hangs in the balance [Geo News]
PSB refuses granting NOC to Pakistan WNT to travel for Singapore friendlies on July 15-18 for not submitting request at least six weeks earlier. Singapore friendlies had only been finalized two weeks ago.