![Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Adeel-Rizki-Shahzad-Anwar-Akhtar-Mohiuddin-at-National-Games-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan team to be finalised after FIFA window: Shehzad [The News]")
Pakistan MNT head coach Shahzad Anwar says that September's FIFA window, AFC U23 qualifiers to 'help finalize squad' for October's World Cup qualifiers
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![Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/tariq-lutfi.jpg "Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]")
June29June 29, 2023
Lutfi urges Pak football chiefs to focus on local players [The News]
"We don't say that foreign players have no quality but they cannot bear the load of Pakistan camp and it means that their induction in the team is not fruitful," Tariq Lutfi.
![Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Yousuf-Butt-and-Abdullah-Iqbal-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]")
June28June 28, 2023
Pakistan end SAFF campaign with another loss [Dawn]
Since returning from FIFA ban last year, Pakistan have lost 8 successive matches - 6 in June alone - under coach Shahzad Anwar, with only 1 goal being scored by the team.
![Beaten by Nepal, Pakistan end at rock bottom [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rahis-Nabi-Nepal-vs-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Beaten by Nepal, Pakistan end at rock bottom [The News]")
June28June 28, 2023
Beaten by Nepal, Pakistan end at rock bottom [The News]
80th minute Aasish Chowdhry strike condemns Shahzad Anwar's Pakistan side to end 2023 SAFF Cup campaign bottom of group in Bengaluru.
![Pakistan in must-win situation against Kuwait today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakistan-face-Kuwait-in-2023-SAFF-Championship-today-June-24-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan in must-win situation against Kuwait today [The News]")
June24June 24, 2023
Pakistan in must-win situation against Kuwait today [The News]
Pakistan may have to find a way to beat a strong Kuwait side today if they are to remain in contention for a place in SAFF Championship semifinals
![Pakistan played well against India despite fatigue: Shehzad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakisan-2023-SAFF-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan played well against India despite fatigue: Shehzad [The News]")
June23June 23, 2023
Pakistan played well against India despite fatigue: Shehzad [The News]
Pakistan head coach full of praise for his team giving their all despite fatigue, critical mistakes against India in SAFF Cup opener; confident of a much better performance against Kuwait on 24 June
![Pakistan to reach Bangalore hours before SAFF Cup opener [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sree-Kanteerava-Stadium-in-Bengaluru-to-host-2023-SAFF-Championship.jpeg "Pakistan to reach Bangalore hours before SAFF Cup opener [Dawn]")
June21June 21, 2023
Pakistan to reach Bangalore hours before SAFF Cup opener [Dawn]
India head coach Igor Štimac says Pakistan have a very good team and can be the 'surprise package' of the 2023 SAFF Championship
![Pakistan face tough India in SAFF Cup opener today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakistan-bench-vs-Kenya-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan face tough India in SAFF Cup opener today [The News]")
June21June 21, 2023
Pakistan face tough India in SAFF Cup opener today [The News]
Pakistan land in Bengaluru after visas delays, split connecting flights. SAFF declines PFF request to reschedule today's India vs Pakistan match.
![Pakistan set to travel for SAFF Cup after receiving Indian visas [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Cup-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan set to travel for SAFF Cup after receiving Indian visas [Dawn]")
June20June 20, 2023
Pakistan set to travel for SAFF Cup after receiving Indian visas [Dawn]
Pakistan finally issued Indian visas after much delay to travel to Bengaluru for SAFF Cup. Team may arrive less than 12 hours before game on 21 June vs India in Bengaluru.
![AIFF official assures Pakistan football team will receive Indian visas [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dr-Shaji-Prabhakaran-AIFF-General-Secretary-draws-Pakistan-SAFF-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "AIFF official assures Pakistan football team will receive Indian visas [Dawn]")
June19June 19, 2023
AIFF official assures Pakistan football team will receive Indian visas [Dawn]
AIFF GS Dr Shaji Prabhakaran said Pakistan squad should be able to receive their Indian visas by today (Monday) to travel to India for SAFF Championship