![Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pakistan-Diamond-Jubilee-International-Tournament-2026-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan football’s long road back [Nukta]")
From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again, writes Assaam Sany.
Tag: Afghanistan
June7June 7, 2026
Umar, Harun fire Pakistan into Diamond Jubilee Cup final
Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 in Diamond Jubilee Cup Maldives, sends Pakistan to the final of a stand-alone football tournament after 64 years
June1June 2, 2026
Pakistan-Bangladesh finish all square in Diamond Jubilee opener
All-action game between Pakistan and Bangladesh's Olympic team finishes 0-0 in Maldives. Afghanistan stun hosts Maldives 1-0.
May31May 31, 2026
Pakistan aim to impress at Maldives Diamond Jubilee Tournament
Nolberto Solano and Abdullah Iqbal back Pakistan’s growth ahead of Maldives Diamond Jubilee International Tournament opener vs Bangladesh tomorrow
May29May 29, 2026
Pakistan name squad for Maldives Diamond Jubilee Tournament
Head Coach Nolberto Solano Announces 23-Man Squad for Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament. Easah Suliman, Yousuf Butt, and others make long awaited return.
May25May 25, 2026
Pakistan face Bangladesh in Maldives Diamond Jubilee opener
Pakistan MNT face Bangladesh (1 June), hosts Maldives (4 June) and Afghanistan (7 June) in the Diamond Jubilee International Tournament.
March26March 26, 2026
ACQs: Pakistan-Myanmar on 31 March in empty Jinnah Stadium
Following govt austerity and security directives, PFF confirms the Pakistan-Myanmar home game for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad will be held without any spectators.
October29October 29, 2025
Ahmed Faraz Gulzari – Soaring like a Shaheen
FPDC sat down with Pakistan MNT's newest sensation Ahmed Faraz Gulzari to discuss his football journey and debuting for Pakistan in the 2027 ACQs.
![Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]")
October15October 16, 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan play out a draw in ACQs [Nukta]
The result, coming hardly a week after their goalless draw in the reverse fixture, leaves both South and Central Asian neighbors winless after four matches, each having secured just two points
![Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Etzaz-Hussain-scores-Afghanistan-vs-Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]")
October14October 15, 2025
Pakistan, Afghanistan play out second draw in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo Super]
Midfielder Etzaz Hussain equalises for Pakistan in 29th minute after Mahboob Hanifi's early strike for Afghanistan.