![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]")
Despite getting into the FIFA Series, Pakistan failed to make use of three FIFA windows leading up to the event
Tag: Nukta
![‘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.
![Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Nolberto-Solano-1160x535.jpg "Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]")
September17September 18, 2025
Solano finalizes preparations for Pakistan’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Nukta]
The Pakistan-Afghanistan double header in October for the Asian Cup qualifiers will be Nolberto Solano’s first assignment with the senior national side
![Tough first outing for Solano as Pakistan U23 coach [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Junaid-Shah-Iraq-vs-Pakistan-2026-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1100x535.jpg "Tough first outing for Solano as Pakistan U23 coach [Nukta]")
September3September 4, 2025
Tough first outing for Solano as Pakistan U23 coach [Nukta]
Iraq humiliated Pakistan in AFC U23 qualifiers opener. Nolberto Solano was sent off by the referee for arguing over the controversial decision to award a penalty to Iraq in first half
![PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-AFC-general-secretary-Dato-Windsor-John-1160x535.jpg "PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]")
August22August 23, 2025
PFF chief Gilani unveils vision for Pakistan football [Nukta]
Gilani highlighted the structural reforms, international collaborations and initiatives that mark a significant shift from the federation’s troubled past