Pakistan team's special chartered flight to Tajikistan this morning also got cancelled due to 'technical issues' on the airplane. PFF NC now scampering for other last minutes options to reach Dushanbe before the 11 June final WCQ.
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![PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News] PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-squad-at-Jinnah-Stadium-ahead-of-Saudi-Arabia-game-1160x535.jpg)
PFF seeks PM House support for team to reach Dushanbe [The News]
With alternative and chartered flights proving difficult, PFF NC has approached the Prime Minister House for assistance in getting Pakistan squad to Tajikistan on time for the last WCQ match on 11 June.
![Pakistan may miss World Cup Qualifiers game due to flight issue [The News] Pakistan may miss World Cup Qualifiers game due to flight issue [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-1160x535.jpg)
Pakistan may miss World Cup Qualifiers game due to flight issue [The News]
Much of the squad was scheduled to travel on a private airline to Dushanbe in Tajikistan, but a bird strike forced a cancellation of the flight.
![EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune] EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-Constantine-1160x535.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE: Pak’s Constantine upbeat despite challenges [Express Tribune]
“I'm struggling to understand what is it that Pakistan doesn't understand about football in terms of. Does anybody have any idea the amount of publicity, money, goodwill and that they would have if they embrace football? It's just beyond me,” said Stephen Constantine.
![2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super] 2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg)
2026 WCQs: Pakistan squad for Saudi Arabia clash announced [Geo Super]
24-member Pakistan squad announced for the final Group G fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Asian second round. Pakistan face Saudi Arabia on 6 June at home, Tajikistan on 11 June away.
![With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn] With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL-UK-delegation-including-Michael-Owen-and-Emile-Heskey-meet-IPC-Minister-Rana-Sanaullah-1024x535.jpg)
With Owen leading the line, Pakistan Football League gets govt nod [Dawn]
Despite being termed 'illegal and unsanctioned' by PFF NC earlier, the Michael Owen led PFL delegation met with IPC Minister and Chairman Senate to get govt backing for their franchise league project.
![Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn] Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PFL.png)
Atletico de Madrid invited for Pakistan Football League’s launch on June 4: organisers [Dawn]
Atletico de Madrid Academy’s Internationalization Unit manager Adolfo Guerrero Gunther, said the Academy was thrilled to have been invited to PFL’s unveiling and to be back in Pakistan.

Pakistan will play with determination against tough Saudi side, says Trishan Patel
"I urge football fans across Pakistan, especially those in Islamabad to come out and support your team. A packed Jinnah Stadium filled with our enthusiastic supporters would make a tremendous difference," said Pakistan MNT's newly appointed assistant coach Trishan Patel.

PFF calls franchise-based PFL ‘illegal’
PFF NC press release has termed the franchise based Pakistan Football League as 'illegal and unrecognised.'
![Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News] Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Trishan-Patel-joins-Pakistan-MNT-as-assistant-coach-and-performance-analyst.jpg)
Indian-origin British coach joins Pakistan’s football team [Geo News]
Trishan Patel has worked with various organisations, clubs, and schools across England, has officially joined the Pakistan football team as an Assistant Coach and Performance Analyst.
