![Pakistan return to international football today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hassan-Bashir-and-Shahzad-Anwar-in-Nepal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan return to international football today [The News]")
As Pakistan face Nepal today under captain Hassan Bashir, head coach Shahzad Anwar aims to build a strong side for major events in 2023 like World Cup qualifiers by testing a variety of players until then.
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November15November 15, 2022
Our preview of #NEPvPAK friendly on Nov 16
Very excited to see the Pakistan MNT back in action after over 3 years tomorrow in Nepal! But its important to be sober in our expectations.
![Pakistan back on international circuit after three years [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pakistan-MNT-squad-for-Nepal-friendly-Nov-2022-1018x535.jpg "Pakistan back on international circuit after three years [The Nation]")
November12November 12, 2022
Pakistan back on international circuit after three years [The Nation]
Hassan Bashir to captain 23-member Pakistan MNT squad under head coach Shahzad Anwar for Nepal friendly in Kathmandu on November 16.
![Otis Khan eager to represent Pakistan football team [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Otis-Khan-at-Grimsby-Town-1160x535.jpg "Otis Khan eager to represent Pakistan football team [Geo Super]")
November5November 5, 2022
Otis Khan eager to represent Pakistan football team [Geo Super]
Otis Khan, the former Man United Academy trainee currently at Grimsby Town, eager to represent Pakistan internationally in football owing to his Pakistani grandfather.
November4November 4, 2022
Pakistan MNT players report for second phase of training in Lahore
As Nov 16 friendly in Nepal nears, PFF announces a trimmed down training camp in second phase for selecting Pakistan MNT squad. Camp resumes today in Lahore.
![Pakistan, Nepal friendly on 16th [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nepal-vs-Pakistan-friendly-16-Nov-2022-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan, Nepal friendly on 16th [The News]")
November3November 3, 2022
Pakistan, Nepal friendly on 16th [The News]
ANFA confirms only one friendly in Kathmandu between Nepal and Pakistan on Nov 16. This will be Pakistan MNT's first international since June 2019.
![Pak football coach hopes to fully utilise foreign exposure [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "Pak football coach hopes to fully utilise foreign exposure [The News]")
October17October 17, 2022
Pak football coach hopes to fully utilise foreign exposure [The News]
With November friendlies in Nepal confirmed, Pakistan MNT coach Shahzad Anwar fully intends of utilizing FIFA match days in March and June 2023 for more international preps needed for World Cup qualifiers, SAFF Cup etc.
October13October 13, 2022
Pakistan to visit Nepal mid-November
Shaheens will fly to Nepal to take on the hosts in mid-November for international friendlies. Pakistan MNT last played back in June 2019 against Cambodia for 2022 WCQs.
![NC considering options to send team abroad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "NC considering options to send team abroad [The News]")
October12October 12, 2022
NC considering options to send team abroad [The News]
With Maldives now declining to visit Pakistan for November friendlies. NC considers friendlies away from home. Pakistan MNT last played in June 2019.
![Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rodrigo-Esteves-Pakistan-MNT-trainer.-1160x535.jpg "Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]")
October5October 5, 2022
Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]
“They all are good players and good learners as well. I am also trying my best to boost their fitness level,” said Rodrigo Esteves, Pakistan MNT's physical trainer from Brazil.