The question is no longer whether these players can represent Pakistan. It is what Pakistan is doing to make them choose it.
![Heritage alone won’t bring Pakistan’s next generation of footballers home [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jariyah-Shah-Bilal-Shah-Sonny-Perkis-Haris-Afzal-1160x535.jpg "Heritage alone won’t bring Pakistan’s next generation of footballers home [Nukta]")
September8September 10, 2026
Tag: Nukta
![Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mariam-Mahmood-Abdullah-Iqbal-UEFA-Champions-League-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]")
July21September 10, 2026
Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]
Mariam Mahmood (Wrexham WAFC) and Abdullah Iqbal (Mjällby) to play in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for their clubs. Their involvement highlights the growing number of Pakistani players competing abroad.
![Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pakistan-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]")
June9June 9, 2026
Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]
From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.
![From progress to pause: The stop-start reality of Pakistan women’s football [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-finish-3rd-in-FIFA-Series-2026-1160x535.jpg "From progress to pause: The stop-start reality of Pakistan women’s football [Nukta]")
April24April 24, 2026
From progress to pause: The stop-start reality of Pakistan women’s football [Nukta]
Despite getting into the FIFA Series, Pakistan failed to make use of three FIFA windows leading up to the event
![‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Layla-Banaras-1160x535.jpg "‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan [Nukta]")
April16April 16, 2026
‘We can be one of the best in Asia’: Layla Banaras sets ambitious target for Pakistan [Nukta]
by Muneeb Farrukh Pakistan women’s football star Layla Banaras has expressed strong belief in the national team’s potential, stating that...
![Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]")
November3November 3, 2025
Nolberto Solano praises diaspora players after Afghanistan clash [Nukta]
Alam Zeb Safi of Nukta interviewed Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano. Video from YouTube embedded.
![Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nolberto-Solano-1-1160x535.jpg "Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]")
October28October 28, 2025
Nolberto Solano: A ray of hope for Pakistan football? [Nukta]
Pakistan MNT players believe Solano's professionalism can help uplift Pakistan's footballing standards. Onus is on PFF to ensure support and resources for success.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]")
October15October 16, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]
The result, coming hardly a week after their goalless draw in the reverse fixture, leaves both South and Central Asian neighbors winless after four matches, each having secured just two points
![Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]")
October9October 10, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan Asian Cup Qualifiers game ends in goalless draw [Nukta]
Otis Khan's missed penalty on his Pakistan MNT return means it finishes all square at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup Qualifier to go ahead as scheduled [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-Afghanistan-flags-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup Qualifier to go ahead as scheduled [Nukta]")
October9October 9, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan AFC Asian Cup Qualifier to go ahead as scheduled [Nukta]
PFF's persistent efforts bore fruit with the government issuing the landing permit for Afghanistan NT approximately 25 hours before kickoff.