Qalandars model set to transform grassroots football nationwide. Institutional reform, professional league and global exposure at the heart of revival plan
![PFF-Lahore Qalandars alliance signals new era for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFF-and-Lahore-Qalandars-sign-MoU-1160x535.jpg "PFF-Lahore Qalandars alliance signals new era for Pakistan football [TNS]")
February22February 22, 2026
Tag: PFF
![PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Syed-Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-Press-Conference-at-KPC-1160x535.jpeg "PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]")
February18February 19, 2026
PFF president says federation eyeing sustainable funding model [Dawn]
Central to the PFF’s financial strategy is the proposed launch of a professional domestic league with several companies showing interest according to Mohsen Gilani
![Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFF-Press-Conference-at-Karachi-Press-Club-16-Feb-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]")
February16February 16, 2026
Pakistan plan to launch club-based football league: PFF President Gilani [Geo Super]
Gilani at a Karachi Press Club event said that the PFF's immediate focus remains on strengthening national men's and women's teams
![PFF finalises coaches for its national teams [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pakistan-coach-kit-1080x535.jpg "PFF finalises coaches for its national teams [Geo Super]")
February13February 14, 2026
PFF finalises coaches for its national teams [Geo Super]
Coaching panels for Pakistan's U16, U20, and senior national football teams finalized by PFF for upcoming events in 2026
![National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-PFF-National-Challenge-Cup-draw-ceremony-with-Umaid-Wasim-Nolberto-Solani-Hafiz-Zakaullah-Azam-Khan-1160x535.jpeg "National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]")
February4February 4, 2026
National Challenge Cup returns as Solano seeks ‘gradual growth’ [Dawn]
“There are a lot of issues that needed to be fixed,” the former Newcastle United winger admitted who became Pakistan MNT head coach last year
February2February 3, 2026
Umaid Wasim appointed PFF Director Media
Former Dawn sports editor and journalist Umaid Wasim will now spearhead the PFF's new media and communications operations
![PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-USA-Charge-dAffaires-Natalie-Baker-1160x535.jpg "PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]")
January25January 25, 2026
PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]
PFF Chief Mohsen Gilani meets US Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Natalie Baker, pledges strategic support for USA’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
January19January 19, 2026
PFF and Balochistan Govt aim to revive football in the province
PFF delegation met with Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti to discuss football revival in the process and other initiatives
![PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]")
January11January 11, 2026
PFF turns to FIFA for developing the game [The News]
“Instead of burdening the government, our aim is to attract international resources to uplift football infrastructure,” said PFF president Mohsen Gilani
![Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-2026-AFC-U17-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]")
January11January 11, 2026
Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]
Participating in UEFA U16 tournament is a landmark step signalling Pakistan football’s renewed global engagement, writes Kinza Jahangir for TNS