![PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pakistan-U20-2026-SAFF-U20-Championship-1160x535.jpg "PFF’s lack of planning costs Pakistan AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers participation [Geo News]")
Spokesperson says PFF had informed AFC of its decision in April this year to not register for the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers draw
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![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-vs-India-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]")
April23April 23, 2026
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF Women’s Championship in India [The News]
Pakistan withdraw from 2026 SAFF Women's Championship in Goa, India as ongoing Pak-India political tensions affect sporting visits between the two countries.
![Pakistan to skip SAFF Women’s Championship in India [TOI]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pakistan-vs-India-2024-SAFF-Womens-Championship-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan to skip SAFF Women’s Championship in India [TOI]")
April5April 6, 2026
Pakistan to skip SAFF Women’s Championship in India [TOI]
Owing to Pak-India political tensions in recent years affecting sports, Pakistan WNT will not travel to India for the 2026 SAFF Women's Championship.
![Pakistan set to miss 7th international football event [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U19s-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan set to miss 7th international football event [The News]")
March12March 12, 2025
Pakistan set to miss 7th international football event [The News]
PFF NC withdrew Pakistan from SAFF U19 Championship saying it 'wasn’t part of the FIFA-approved activity calendar,' plus concluding PFF elections within two months.
![ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFC-Asian-Cup-1160x535.jpg "ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]")
February11February 11, 2025
ACQs: Pakistan’s participation at risk [Nukta]
After initially giving statement that Pakistan has 'withdrawn' from 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, PFF NC now says participation depends on lifting FIFA ban before end of this month and securing funding for the MNT.
![PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]")
February11February 11, 2025
PFF NC sees change at helm, rules Pakistan out of Asian Cup qualifiers [Dawn]
Amid an ongoing FIFA ban, the PFF NC will see Saud Hashmi replace Haroon Malik as new chairman. Sudden withdrawal from 2027 ACQs may hint at PFF's lingering audit issues with FIFA.
![Pakistan’s Asian Cup qualification in jeopardy after FIFA ban [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s Asian Cup qualification in jeopardy after FIFA ban [Geo Super]")
February10June 29, 2025
Pakistan’s Asian Cup qualification in jeopardy after FIFA ban [Geo Super]
If suspension does not get lifted by March 4, Pakistan will be considered withdrawn by the AFC.
![Pakistan ‘withdraw’ from AFC Women’s Futsal qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PFF-logo.jpg "Pakistan ‘withdraw’ from AFC Women’s Futsal qualifiers [Geo News]"){kind=logo}
December26December 26, 2024
Pakistan ‘withdraw’ from AFC Women’s Futsal qualifiers [Geo News]
PFF decides to pull out of AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers after failing to secure necessary funds from FIFA, say sources. Lack of funds may also affect Men's Asian Cup Qualifiers
![PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Shahzad-Anwar-during-Pakistan-MNT-camp-in-Lahore-1160x535.jpg "PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]")
July13July 13, 2024
PFF NC slammed for withdrawing from SAFF U20 Championship [The News]
Former Pakistan head coach Shahzad Anwar condemned decision for Pakistan U20s withdrawal from SAFF event, calling it 'significant setback' for the future of football in Pakistan.
![Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-finish-2nd-in-2023-SAFF-U19-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]")
July12July 12, 2024
Pakistan withdraw from SAFF U20 Championship [Geo Super]
PFF says Pakistan U20 side was withdrawn from the event due to a lack of funds despite written requests to FIFA.