International Competitions
The fightback in Bandung and Pakistan football’s reality [Dawn]
The 2-2 draw against Philippines in the FIFA Asean Cup is worth celebrating for Pakistan, but a moment of reflection as well.
Mir Shabbar Ali
Asian Cup
Players gutted as Pakistan suffers exile from international football [SAMAA]
Pakistan miss out from ongoing SAFF Cup and Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers due to FIFA ban since April over PFF political mess
Other National Competitions
Michael Owen predicts ‘tenfold’ improvement of Pakistan football through PFL [Samaa]
He has been announced as league's brand ambassador by GSV
Nationwide News
Organisers discuss professional football league with Sindh Governor [The News]
GSV's Zabe Khan met Sindh Governor Imran Ismail to gain govt support for their new franchise league idea
Nationwide News
Kaleemullah happy that Hayat is gone [Dawn]
“I am happy that the Faisal group is gone now. Not because I have something personal against them, but because they did not do…
Local Competitions
Lyari Super League kicks off amid fanfare [Dawn]
16 teams representing Lyari's numerous neighbourhoods taking part.
Nationwide News
Comment: There’s more to Pakistan’s defeat against India than meets the eye [Dawn]
The players did their best for sure. Their intentions are not to be blamed. But the high-profile appointments by the PFF and so much…
Nationwide News
‘Pakistan no less than Brazil or Europe’: Former coach Lutfi breaks down the local football scene [ARY]
Former national team boss Tariq Lutfi spoke with ARY's Mir Shabbar Ali about the state of football in Pakistan.
Friendlies
KMC Football stadium: Downtrodden glory [ARY]
Karachi's historic KMC Football Stadium craving to somehow go back to its glory days.
News
Keeping Faith [Dawn]
Pak women #1 goalkeeper Syeda Mahpara Shahid talks about her football journey and struggles.