11 years on from the APS Peshawar terrorist attack, Umar Nawaz looks back on family tragedy and returning to Pakistan to play for the National Football Team.
![Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Umar-Nawaz-1160x535.jpg "Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC]")
December16December 16, 2025
Tag: pakistan
![Syria thrash Pakistan 5-0 in ACQs [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-vs-Syria-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-966x535.jpg "Syria thrash Pakistan 5-0 in ACQs [Geo Super]")
November18November 19, 2025
Syria thrash Pakistan 5-0 in ACQs [Geo Super]
Pakistan remains bottom of Group E of 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers with 2 points from 5 games. Pakistan play Myanmar in last fixture on 31 March.
![Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-vs-Syria-match-commissioners-meeting-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]")
November18November 18, 2025
Pakistan eager to salvage pride against Syria [The News]
Pakistan host Syria today for their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers Group E game at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad.
![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.
October29October 29, 2025
Ahmed Faraz Gulzari – Soaring like a Shaheen
FPDC sat down with Pakistan MNT's newest sensation Ahmed Faraz Gulzari to discuss his football journey and debuting for Pakistan in the 2027 ACQs.
![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 play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Etzaz-Hussain-scores-Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]")
October14October 15, 2025
Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]
Midfielder Etzaz Hussain equalises for Pakistan in 29th minute after Mahboob Hanifi's early strike for Afghanistan.
![Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-vs-Afghanistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]")
October13October 14, 2025
Pakistan ready for crucial away clash against Afghanistan: Solano [APP]
Pakistan MNT head coach Nolberto Solano and captain Abdullah Iqbal vow to fight for the three points in the away game vs Afghanistan in Kuwait on 14th
![Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]")
October11October 12, 2025
Pak players leave for return match against Afghanistan [APP]
Pakistan fly to Kuwait for Afghanistan away fixture at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Ardiya, Kuwait on 14 October at 10pm PKT in 2027 ACQs