![Col Hamdani leading contender for PFF Secretary post [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "Col Hamdani leading contender for PFF Secretary post [The News]")
Col Syed G A Hamdani, Shahid Shinwari, Shahid Khokhar, and Dr Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera all vying for PFF General Secretary position.
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![PM, AFC chief discuss roadmap for football [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PM-Shehbaz-Sharif-meets-AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-1160x535.jpg "PM, AFC chief discuss roadmap for football [The News]")
November7November 7, 2025
PM, AFC chief discuss roadmap for football [The News]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wants closer cooperation with the AFC for Pakistani football to uplift the sport at the grassroots and elite levels.
![AFC President calls for united efforts to lift Pakistan football [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFC-president-Sheikh-Salman-meets-PMYP-Rana-Mashhood-with-PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-1160x535.jpg "AFC President calls for united efforts to lift Pakistan football [The News]")
November7November 7, 2025
AFC President calls for united efforts to lift Pakistan football [The News]
“Pakistan is a country of over 250 million people with a massive youth population that can become a valuable asset for football’s growth,” Sheikh Salman remarked.
![PFF executive council majority calls crucial meeting [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFF-ExCo-meeting-22-Aug-2025-1160x535.jpg "PFF executive council majority calls crucial meeting [The News]")
November1November 1, 2025
PFF executive council majority calls crucial meeting [The News]
Majority of PFF ExCo call in meeting in first week of November to decide on critical matters such as FIFA ordering PFF's audit and the upcoming visit of AFC president Sheikh Salman.
![Shahid Khokhar removed as PFF Acting General Secretary [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shahid-Khokhar-1160x535.jpg "Shahid Khokhar removed as PFF Acting General Secretary [The News]")
October13October 13, 2025
Shahid Khokhar removed as PFF Acting General Secretary [The News]
While the PFF has not disclosed the specific reasons behind Khokhar’s dismissal, sources indicate that the process to appoint a new General Secretary is already underway
![Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-football-team-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]")
October11October 11, 2025
Afghanistan team denied stay extension [The News]
Some Afghanistan NT members requested authorities to briefly extend their stay in Pakistan to meet relatives etc in the country. But Ministry of Interior denied them and asked the team to leave within 72 hours of entry as per the emergency visa upon arrival.
![Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]")
October10October 10, 2025
Missed penalty denies Pakistan victory in thrilling Asia Cup qualifier [The News]
Despite an energetic second half by Pakistan, the home side was held to a scoreless draw by Afghanistan in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers
![Pakistan-Afghanistan Asia Cup Qualifier in jeopardy, PFF seeks walkover [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-Afghanistan-flags-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan Asia Cup Qualifier in jeopardy, PFF seeks walkover [The News]")
October8October 8, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan Asia Cup Qualifier in jeopardy, PFF seeks walkover [The News]
PFF blames AFF for not following proper procedures to secure visas for Afghanistan squad, AFC approached for awarding walkover to Pakistan.
![PFF struggling to field best squad against Afghanistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "PFF struggling to field best squad against Afghanistan [The News]")
October6October 6, 2025
PFF struggling to field best squad against Afghanistan [The News]
Funding constraints mean only five out of 13 targeted diaspora MNT players given call-ups so far due to airline ticket costs.
![Bangladesh outsmart Pakistan to reach SAFF U-17 final [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bangladesh-vs-Pakistan-2025-SAFF-U17-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Bangladesh outsmart Pakistan to reach SAFF U-17 final [The News]")
September26September 26, 2025
Bangladesh outsmart Pakistan to reach SAFF U-17 final [The News]
Two defensive howlers in first 4 minutes gifted Bangladesh U17s a 2-0 lead that Pakistan struggled to overcome.