![Punjab Football Association secures SBP affiliation [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Punjab-FA-and-Sports-Board-Punjab-PFA-SBP-1160x535.jpg "Punjab Football Association secures SBP affiliation [Dawn]")
Sports Board Punjab finally approves Punjab FA's affiliation bid 16 months after PFA elections were held without SBP observers.
Tag: sports board punjab
![NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-1160x535.jpg "NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]")
April19April 19, 2024
NC seeks Jinnah Stadium to host Challenge Cup [The News]
After Punjab Stadium was made unavailable by Sports Board Punjab, National Challenge Cup final round's May fixtures moved to Islamabad, likely to be played at Jinnah Stadium.
![PFF NC seeking venue for Challenge Cup knockouts [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/punjab-stadium-lahore-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC seeking venue for Challenge Cup knockouts [The News]")
April17April 18, 2024
PFF NC seeking venue for Challenge Cup knockouts [The News]
As PFF NC now seeks alternative venues for National Challenge Cup after Punjab Stadium made unavailable by Punjab Govt, some participating teams have also asked the event on May 1-12 be delayed by a few days so they can 'prepare better'
![PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Punjab-Stadium-Lahore.jpg "PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]")
August12August 12, 2023
PFF NC delegation meets SBP DG [The News]
Sports Board Punjab likely to consent Punjab Stadium as potential 'home' venue for 2026 WCQs game against Cambodia on 17 October, subject to meeting FIFA/AFC venue requirements.
![PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/psb-pff-sbp.jpg "PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]")
August10August 10, 2023
PFF NC writes to PSB, SBP for World Cup qualifier venue [The News]
PFF NC formally requests PSB and SBP for availability of Jinnah Stadium and Punjab Stadium for WCQs return leg on 17 October. Also sends AFC venue regulations that need to be met by either venue to host the game.
![Neutral venue among options for home leg of Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad.jpg "Neutral venue among options for home leg of Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier [Geo Super]")
August5August 5, 2023
Neutral venue among options for home leg of Pakistan’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier [Geo Super]
Neither Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium nor Lahore’s Punjab Stadium meet current FIFA regulations at the moment to host official international football matches.
![FIFA and AFC delegation visit Football House, DG Sports Punjab inaugurates ‘PFF@Your Doorstep’ [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PFF@Your-Doorstep-inaugurated-by-DG-Sports-Punjab-Tariq-Qureshi-PFF-NC-chairman-Haroon-Malik-and-others.jpeg "FIFA and AFC delegation visit Football House, DG Sports Punjab inaugurates ‘PFF@Your Doorstep’ [The Nation]")
January16January 17, 2023
FIFA and AFC delegation visit Football House, DG Sports Punjab inaugurates ‘PFF@Your Doorstep’ [The Nation]
DG Sports Punjab inaugurates ‘PFF@Your Doorstep’ alongside joint FIFA-AFC delegation at PFF House to meet PFF NC members
![LHC upholds 2015 PFF election but confusion persists [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PFF-Football-House.jpg "LHC upholds 2015 PFF election but confusion persists [Dawn]")
February28February 28, 2018
LHC upholds 2015 PFF election but confusion persists [Dawn]
LHC validates Faisal Saleh Hayat's Changla Gali win but also endorses rival group's Punjab FA election.
![Ground-breaking ceremony held for upgradation of Pindi football stadium [APP]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Rawalpindi-Municipal-Football-Stadium.jpg "Ground-breaking ceremony held for upgradation of Pindi football stadium [APP]")
December25July 2, 2026
Ground-breaking ceremony held for upgradation of Pindi football stadium [APP]
Hanif Abbasi reveals Rs50 million funds for Rawalpindi's football stadium.
August28July 2, 2026
PSB ‘sleeps’ as Punjab Football Stadium remains in shambles [Pakistan Today]
‘A tale of broken promises’ — Athletes, footballers remain deprived of sporting facilities.