![Pakistan return to international football today [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hassan-Bashir-and-Shahzad-Anwar-in-Nepal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan return to international football today [The News]")
As Pakistan face Nepal today under captain Hassan Bashir, head coach Shahzad Anwar aims to build a strong side for major events in 2023 like World Cup qualifiers by testing a variety of players until then.
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![IPC minister meets AFC president [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IPC-Minister-Ehsan-Mazari-meets-AFC-President-Sheikh-Salman-768x535.jpg "IPC minister meets AFC president [The News]")
November11November 11, 2022
IPC minister meets AFC president [The News]
IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari discussed 'concerns' about PFF election delays under NC with Sheikh Salman, the AFC President and FIFA vice-president
![Minister sets up meeting with FIFA officials [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/IPC-Minister-Ehsan-Mazari-1160x535.jpg "Minister sets up meeting with FIFA officials [The News]")
November4November 4, 2022
Minister sets up meeting with FIFA officials [The News]
'Fed up' with NC promises on holding PFF elections early, IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari to meet a FIFA delegation in Bahrain on Nov 9th about resolving long-running PFF crisis.
![Pakistan, Nepal friendly on 16th [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nepal-vs-Pakistan-friendly-16-Nov-2022-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan, Nepal friendly on 16th [The News]")
November3November 3, 2022
Pakistan, Nepal friendly on 16th [The News]
ANFA confirms only one friendly in Kathmandu between Nepal and Pakistan on Nov 16. This will be Pakistan MNT's first international since June 2019.
![Departments reluctant to form teams before NC calendar [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SSGC-vs-KPT-NFCC2020-1160x535.jpg "Departments reluctant to form teams before NC calendar [The News]")
October21October 21, 2022
Departments reluctant to form teams before NC calendar [The News]
Many departments waiting for Normalisation Committee's pending announcement for national-level events before they restore teams on current government's directives
![Pak football coach hopes to fully utilise foreign exposure [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "Pak football coach hopes to fully utilise foreign exposure [The News]")
October17October 17, 2022
Pak football coach hopes to fully utilise foreign exposure [The News]
With November friendlies in Nepal confirmed, Pakistan MNT coach Shahzad Anwar fully intends of utilizing FIFA match days in March and June 2023 for more international preps needed for World Cup qualifiers, SAFF Cup etc.
![NC considering options to send team abroad [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "NC considering options to send team abroad [The News]")
October12October 12, 2022
NC considering options to send team abroad [The News]
With Maldives now declining to visit Pakistan for November friendlies. NC considers friendlies away from home. Pakistan MNT last played in June 2019.
![NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AFC-Cup.jpg "NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]")
October7October 7, 2022
NC denies sending nomination for AFC Cup [The News]
NC chairman Haroon Malik denies sending any nominated domestic team names for AFC Cup 2023-24 qualifiers, nor has AFC sent a request for nominations to the event.
![Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rodrigo-Esteves-Pakistan-MNT-trainer.-1160x535.jpg "Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]")
October5October 5, 2022
Pak football team trainer says boys have potential [The News]
“They all are good players and good learners as well. I am also trying my best to boost their fitness level,” said Rodrigo Esteves, Pakistan MNT's physical trainer from Brazil.
![Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/b812cafd52aea2ae696defb1e2ee503f.jpg "Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]")
October4October 4, 2022
Maldives likely to tour Lahore in November [The News]
Maldives on 'stand by' for a potential November visit to Pakistan for international friendlies as NC works to finalize hosting venues.