Both former Pakistan MNT captains make a surprising return after many years away in 37-member provisional squad list for the Afghanistan ACQs matches in October. Adil Nabi and Etzaz Hussain also listed.
![PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saddam-Hussain-and-Kaleemullah-celebrate-Pakistan-U23-win-over-India-U23-in-2014.jpg "PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]")
September27September 28, 2025
Tag: Kaleemullah
![PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]")
April16April 16, 2025
PFF Elections: Candidates ready to file nomination papers [Nukta]
Deadline Day for PFF presidential and ExCo elections nominations. Zahir Shah group to push for Karachi United owner Taha Alizai as their PFF president candidate. Former FIFA development officer Mohsen Gillani and Punjab FA member Hafiz Zakaullah to also contest.
![PFF moves closer to much-awaited elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF moves closer to much-awaited elections [Nukta]")
March6March 6, 2025
PFF moves closer to much-awaited elections [Nukta]
With PFF NC likely to finalise rules for the PFF Presidential and ExCo elections this month, a number of potential candidates have emerged like Zahir Shah, ex-MNT star Kaleemullah, former FIFA development officer Mohsin Gillani and Punjab FA member Hafiz Zakaullah.
![Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Kaleemullah-927x535.jpg "Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]")
February13February 13, 2025
Kaleemullah set to contest PFF presidency elections [Nukta]
The former professional player, who has played leagues around the world also including United States, could emerge as one of the strong candidates for the coveted post
![Tackling strong Saudi Arabia big challenge for Pakistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Saudi-Arabia-vs-Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-Round-Two-promo-1160x497.jpeg "Tackling strong Saudi Arabia big challenge for Pakistan [The News]")
November10November 10, 2023
Tackling strong Saudi Arabia big challenge for Pakistan [The News]
Pakistan face a daunting task as they travel to Al-Ahsa to face Asian football giants Saudi Arabia on Nov 16 in WCQs Round Two, Group G. Final squad expected to be announced today.
![A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record [Al Jazeera]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-training-in-Cambodia-before-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record [Al Jazeera]")
October11October 11, 2023
A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record [Al Jazeera]
With new coach Stephen Constantine, Pakistan aim to break a three-decade World Cup qualifier duck and a wider five-year, 12-match losing streak.
![PFF NC calls 90 players for three-day trials [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Shahzad-Anwar-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC calls 90 players for three-day trials [The News]")
August25August 25, 2022
PFF NC calls 90 players for three-day trials [The News]
Shahzad Anwar to supervise the camp for finalizing a list of players who will then regularly train for national team preps until November
![When the World Cup dream landed in Pakistan [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Christian-Karembeu-holds-the-FIFA-World-Cup-trophy-in-Lahore-during-its-worldwide-tour-for-Qatar-2022-1160x535.jpg "When the World Cup dream landed in Pakistan [Express Tribune]")
June8June 11, 2022
When the World Cup dream landed in Pakistan [Express Tribune]
A World Cup Pakistan may never win. Coveted winner’s trophy lands in country second time, with PFF banned yet again.
![FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed in Lahore [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Christian-Karembeu-in-Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpeg "FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed in Lahore [The News]")
June8June 8, 2022
FIFA World Cup Trophy displayed in Lahore [The News]
Christian Karembeu, the 1998 World Cup winner with France, was again in Pakistan to present the FIFA World Cup trophy in Lahore.
![Top players call FIFA Trophy arrival good for Pak football [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Coca-Cola-FIFA-World-Cup-Trophy-Tour-2022-1075x535.jpg "Top players call FIFA Trophy arrival good for Pak football [The News]")
June7June 7, 2022
Top players call FIFA Trophy arrival good for Pak football [The News]
Despite ongoing political tussles in Pak football and resulting FIFA ban, players like Saddam and Kaleemullah believe FIFA World Cup trophy visiting Pakistan is a good step for country's 'soft image'