![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]")
India head coach Igor Štimac says Pakistan have a very good team and can be the 'surprise package' of the 2023 SAFF Championship
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![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
![Interior ministry clearance awaited for Pakistan to travel for SAFF Cup in India [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IPC-PFF.png "Interior ministry clearance awaited for Pakistan to travel for SAFF Cup in India [Dawn]")
June7June 7, 2023
Interior ministry clearance awaited for Pakistan to travel for SAFF Cup in India [Dawn]
As Pakistan MNT gets initial clearance for Mauritius tour, PFF NC source admits delay over NOC issuance was partly due to them not submitted all required documents to IPC Ministry beforehand
May18May 18, 2023
‘Pakistan will find welcoming, secure environment at SAFF Cup in India’ [Dawn]
AIFF's Dr Shaji Prabhakaran confident Pakistan will be 'graciously hosted' in Bengaluru. IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari happy to give NOC, provided PFF NC formally applies for proper processing.
![IPC Minister slams PFF NC’s performance [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IPC-Minister-Ehsan-Mazari-with-PFF-NC-Chairman-Haroon-Malik-1160x535.jpg "IPC Minister slams PFF NC’s performance [Dawn]")
May18May 18, 2023
IPC Minister slams PFF NC’s performance [Dawn]
IPC Minister Ehsan ur Rehman Mazari strongly criticised Haroon Malik-led NC over 'backtracking' on promises regarding timely PFF elections; vows to urge FIFA on changing NC
![Rizki allowed as Olympic qualifiers have no binding qualification requirements for coaches [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Adeel-Rizki-1160x535.jpg "Rizki allowed as Olympic qualifiers have no binding qualification requirements for coaches [Dawn]")
April7April 7, 2023
Rizki allowed as Olympic qualifiers have no binding qualification requirements for coaches [Dawn]
Despite possessing only a UEFA B License, Pakistan WNT head coach Adeel Rizki allowed to continue as 'no specific coaching qualification requirements in place for the first round of qualifiers' by AFC/FIFA
![Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bangladesh-win-SAFF-U20-Womens-Championship-2023.jpg "Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn]")
February11February 11, 2023
Withdrawal from SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship raises questions over PFF NC’s approach [Dawn]
Pakistan had sent entry for SAFF Women's U20 event but quietly withdrew before the tournament without much explanation
![FOOTBALL: ALL EYES ON THE GOAL [EOS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pakistan-WNT-in-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: ALL EYES ON THE GOAL [EOS]")
February5February 6, 2023
FOOTBALL: ALL EYES ON THE GOAL [EOS]
Women’s football in Pakistan has come into sharp focus following the national team captain Maria Khan’s sensational goal in Saudi Arabia last month. It’s about time…
![NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PFF-NC-chairman-Haroon-Malik-member-Shahid-Khokhar-with-Commissioner-Karachi-Iqbal-Memon-at-NFCC-2023-opening-1160x535.jpg "NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]")
January25January 25, 2023
NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]
With NC actively promoting club registration under the Pakistan Football Connect, questions remain if newly registered clubs can even vote in upcoming PFF elections. Other issues also raised with NC chairman in press conference.
![Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Navy-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg "Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]")
January25January 25, 2023
Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]
National Challenge Cup may end up as the only event for departments for now as a future Pakistan Premier League could be club-only event to meet AFC Club Licensing requirement