![Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Stephen-Constantine-1105x535.png "Constantine sets sights on Asian Cup as Pakistan enter uncharted territory [Dawn]")
When asked if Pakistan can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Stephen Constantine bluntly replied “No we can’t … we’re not ready for it. But what we can do [in the next six matches] is build a team and try to qualify for the Asian Cup.”
![Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Harun-Hamid-and-Rao-Umer-Hayat-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Harun the hero as Pakistan make World Cup qualifying history [Dawn]")
Pakistan marked their first home game in eight years to win their first ever WCQ match thanks to 1-0 win over Cambodia in Islamabad
![Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]")
“After eight long years, a big match will be played in Pakistan,” said head coach Stephen Constantine. “Our focus is to win with the support of our home fans.”
![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]")
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'
![Govt gives NC seven days to announce PFF election date [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IPC-PFF.png "Govt gives NC seven days to announce PFF election date [Dawn]")
IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari met PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik, warning that the Govt will write to FIFA if PFF elections not announced within a week's time.
![NA body may issue arrest warrants for officials of NC, AFP [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NA-Standing-Committee-on-IPC-Affairs-meeting-7-Feb-2023-1160x326.jpg "NA body may issue arrest warrants for officials of NC, AFP [The News]")
National Assembly Standing Committee on IPC affairs angered over PFF NC members' continued absence from its meetings; threaten arrest warrants.
![PFF HQ set to be returned to NC in two weeks’ time [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/IPC-Ministry-and-PFF-Normalisation-Committee-join-presser-with-Haris-Azmat-Haroon-Malik-Dr-Fehmida-Mirza-Col-Asif-Zaman-1160x535.jpg "PFF HQ set to be returned to NC in two weeks’ time [Dawn]")
NC chairman Haroon Malik said once PFF House is returned, FIFA will be requested to lift ban on Pakistan. PFF election process will begin once all 'physical and digital assets' are secured.
![Ashfaq informs IPC minister about conditions for handover of PFF HQ to NC [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IPC-Minister-Dr-Fehmida-Mirza-DG-PSB-Col-Asif-Zaman-meet-Ashfaq-Hussain-Shah-group-on-29-Apr-2021-1160x535.jpg "Ashfaq informs IPC minister about conditions for handover of PFF HQ to NC [Dawn]")
IPC ministry and PSB aiming for consensus between Ashfaq Shah group & PFF NC, so both send a joint-letter to FIFA to lift ban on Pakistan
![FIFA ban imminent as Ashfaq group refuses to vacate PFF headquarters [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg "FIFA ban imminent as Ashfaq group refuses to vacate PFF headquarters [Dawn]")
Ashfaq Hussain Shah demanded direct negotiations with FIFA after refusing to return PFF House back to Normalisation Committee
![Honing talent from far-flung Chitral [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Chitral-Womens-Sports-Club-training-in-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "Honing talent from far-flung Chitral [Dawn]")
The group has been brought to Islamabad by Karishma Ali, 22, the first woman from Chitral to have represented Pakistan - nationally and internationally.
