Pakistan U16 squad honoured by Candyland and PFF before their departure to Bhutan for the 2023 SAFF U16 Boys Championship. Pakistan U16s face hosts Bhutan on 1 Sept and Maldives on 3 Sept in Group B.
![Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-honoured-by-Candyland-and-PFF-before-Bhutan-trip-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1160x535.jpeg "Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]")
August25August 26, 2023
Tag: normalisation committee
![Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nasir-Ismail-organising-Naya-Nazimabad-Football-Tournament-1160x535.jpg "Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]")
August22August 22, 2023
Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]
Former Pakistan NT assistant coach Nasir Ismail terms sudden announcement of Pakistan U19 trials by PFF NC as 'huge blunder'
![NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection-1.jpg "NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]")
August18August 18, 2023
NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]
PFF delegation satisfied with Jinnah Stadium but have suggested further changes to ensure FIFA approves it as venue for 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia in 17 October
![PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection.jpg "PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August17August 18, 2023
PFF satisfied with Jinnah Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier [Geo Super]
PFF delegation 'satisfied' with Jinnah Stadium, requests PSB to ensure pitch, scoreboard, lights meet FIFA requirements for confirmation to host 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia
![‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Shahid-Khokhar-and-Haroon-Malik-addressing-presser-in-PFF-House.jpeg "‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]")
August15August 15, 2023
‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]
PFF NC member Shahid Khokhar says sports federations in Pakistan only relying on funding from international bodies and govt support is obsolete and unsustainable. Also urged govt to focus on sporting infrastructure instead of authoritarian control on sporting matters.
![PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Punjab-Stadium-Lahore.jpg "PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]")
August12August 12, 2023
PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]
Sports Board Punjab likely to consent Punjab Stadium as potential 'home' venue for 2026 WCQs game against Cambodia on 17 October, subject to meeting FIFA/AFC venue requirements.
![PFF NC yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-and-Punjab-Stadium-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News]")
August9August 9, 2023
PFF NC yet to contact govt for WC Qualifiers venue [The News]
As debate rages about whether Pakistan has any venues that can host its WCQs return leg on 17 October, authorities administering Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium claim PFF NC has not yet 'officially' requested about using those venues.
![Pakistan considering to play home leg of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pakistan-in-Cambodia-2019-WCQs-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan considering to play home leg of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]")
August7August 7, 2023
Pakistan considering to play home leg of FIFA World Cup Qualifier in Saudi Arabia [Geo Super]
With no Pakistani stadium meeting FIFA requirements to host international football, PFF NC has reached out to Saudi Football Federation on potentially 'hosting' Pakistan's return leg there on 17 October
August3August 3, 2023
NC to submit WC Qualifiers venue with FIFA by Aug 18 [The News]
Pakistan to host Cambodia for return leg of 2026 WCQs first round on 17 October. PFF NC required by FIFA to submit its home match venue by 18 August. Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium main contenders pending renovation work and govt approval.
![PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]")
August1August 9, 2023
PFF seeks financial support from FIFA, AFC ahead of important events [Geo Super]
PFF NC negotiating with FIFA and AFC for financial support to ease its burden so that Pakistan can take part in important upcoming international events