With PFF NC allowing just two diaspora players to reinforce a largely domestic squad, 201st ranked Pakistan take on 20th ranked Japan in tonight's AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers Group D game in Bahrain.
![Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U23s-land-in-Bahrain-for-2024-AFC-U23-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan face strong Japan in U23 Asian Cup qualifiers [The News]")
September6September 6, 2023
Tag: The News
![Pakistan set to miss SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-team-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan set to miss SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]")
August30August 30, 2023
Pakistan set to miss SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]
PSB refused to initially give NOC for Pakistan U16 squad for 'incomplete documentation' until Shaza Fatima Khawaja's intervention.
![Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U23-training-camp-in-Abbottabad-ahead-of-2023-AFC-U23-Championship-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]")
August26August 26, 2023
Pak Under-23 players facing host of issues [The News]
Pakistan U23 training camp in Abbottabad for AFC U23 C'ship qualifiers continues but in less than ideal conditions affecting morale and focus
![IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ipc-pff-fifa-1160x461.png "IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]")
August26August 26, 2023
IPC ministry asks FIFA questions about PFF NC’s performance [The News]
Ahead of expected meeting between FIFA, PFF, and IPC Ministry officials in 12-13 September, IPC Ministry has sent letter to FIFA asking about repeated delays in PFF elections.
![Pakistan squad for SAFF U16 Championship announced [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-for-SAFF-U16-Boys-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpeg "Pakistan squad for SAFF U16 Championship announced [Geo Super]")
August23August 24, 2023
Pakistan squad for SAFF U16 Championship announced [Geo Super]
23-member Pakistan U16 squad to face Bhutan and Maldives in Group B with SAFF U16 Championship being held from 1-10 September at Thimpu in Bhutan.
![Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nasir-Ismail-organising-Naya-Nazimabad-Football-Tournament-1160x535.jpg "Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]")
August22August 22, 2023
Under-19 team being ignored: Nasir [The News]
Former Pakistan NT assistant coach Nasir Ismail terms sudden announcement of Pakistan U19 trials by PFF NC as 'huge blunder'
![NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PFF-NC-delegation-of-Shahid-Khokhar-and-Shahzad-Anwar-visit-Jinnah-Stadium-Islamabad-for-inspection-1.jpg "NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]")
August18August 18, 2023
NC suggests changes to host football match against Cambodia [The News]
PFF delegation satisfied with Jinnah Stadium but have suggested further changes to ensure FIFA approves it as venue for 2026 WCQs home leg vs Cambodia in 17 October
![Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alamgir-Ghazi-Mauritius-vs-Pakistan-Mauritius-4-Nations-Series-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
Pak U23 team management faces huge challenge [The News]
Pakistan face tough task in AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September as they face former champs Japan, hosts Bahrain, and Palestine with eyes on integrating squad for 2026 WCQs in October
![Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-camp-in-Lahore-for-SAFF-U16-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpg "Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]")
August17August 17, 2023
Pak U16s camp shifted to Lahore [The News]
Pakistan preparing for SAFF U16 Championship under Sajjad Mehmood and Hassan Baloch. Event to be played in early September in Bhutan. Pakistan in Group B with the hosts and Maldives
![‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Shahid-Khokhar-and-Haroon-Malik-addressing-presser-in-PFF-House.jpeg "‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]")
August15August 15, 2023
‘Sports bodies must learn to be self-reliant’ [The News]
PFF NC member Shahid Khokhar says sports federations in Pakistan only relying on funding from international bodies and govt support is obsolete and unsustainable. Also urged govt to focus on sporting infrastructure instead of authoritarian control on sporting matters.