Shayek Dost’s spectacular strike, Harun Hamid’s late goal gives Pakistan 2-0 victory over Afghanistan in final. Pakistan win a tournament final for the first time in their history. Title triumph is Pakistan’s first at a standalone football tournament in 74 years
Tag: Mohsen Gilani
June1June 2, 2026
Radical reform of Pak Football governance expected under FIFA and AFC
“I will fight for greater representation of football stakeholders in new PFF Constitution, not interested in more presidential powers”: PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani
![FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-launch-event-at-US-Embassy-Islamabad-1-1160x535.jpg "FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]")
May24May 24, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]
The FIFA World Cup 2026 launch ceremony hosted by the US Embassy Islamabad in collaboration with the PFF carried significance beyond symbolism and celebration, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.
![Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-Saudi-FF-president-Yasser-al-Misehal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]")
May3May 3, 2026
Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News]
PFF meet Saudi FF president Yasser Al-Misehal in Vancouver to discuss women’s football, Saudi coaches joining Pak youth setups
May2May 2, 2026
PFF gets backing of AFC President, meets many nations during FIFA Congress
PFF president Mohsen Gilani, VP Hafiz Zakaullah, COO Shahid Khokhar met with several high ranking officials from other national associations during FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
April25April 26, 2026
Pakistan breaks ground on its first-ever FIFA Arena pitch
Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, chairman PMYP, broke ground with PFF president Mohsen Gilani for Pakistan's first ever FIFA Arena pitch in Lahore's Sabzazar.
![A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS]")
April19April 19, 2026
A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS]
Youth-driven innovation and historic victories ignite hope for a sustained football revival. A generation, empowered by opportunity, recognition and belief, begins to redefine the game, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS
![Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]")
April19April 19, 2026
Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]
The state must now intervene, not to interfere in technical matters, but to ensure financial and constitutional accountability.
![Audit demand intensifies as government questions PFF over FIFA funds [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PFF-House-1160x535.jpg "Audit demand intensifies as government questions PFF over FIFA funds [The News]")
March19March 19, 2026
Audit demand intensifies as government questions PFF over FIFA funds [The News]
PFF to make fresh request to FIFA for a detailed audit of all funds allocated for Pakistani football during the Normalisation Committee period.
![PFF clears pending dues of players, officials [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PFF-says-all-dues-cleared-1160x535.jpg "PFF clears pending dues of players, officials [Dawn]")
March13March 13, 2026
PFF clears pending dues of players, officials [Dawn]
All pending dues from May 2025 till February 2026 reportedly cleared by the PFF. No information on previous dues from NC era (June 2023 till May 2025) provided.