![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: Maldives
June4June 5, 2026
Pakistan end 3-year wait for win after beating Maldives
2nd half goals from Umar Nawaz, Abdul Samad Arshad and Harun Hamid also meant Pakistan won its first game over Maldives since 1991
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.
![Pakistan confirm participation in Maldives four-nation tournament [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pakistan-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan confirm participation in Maldives four-nation tournament [The News]")
April23April 23, 2026
Pakistan confirm participation in Maldives four-nation tournament [The News]
The Diamond Jubilee International Tournament from June 1-10 will feature the senior teams of hosts Maldives, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and Bangladesh's U23s.
January26January 26, 2026
Pakistan face India, Bangladesh in SAFF U20s
Pakistan in Group B with the two former SAFF U19/U20 winners. Tournament to be held from 23 March - 7 April in Maldives.
January17January 19, 2026
Pakistan women maintain winning form in SAFF Futsal
Pakistan overcome Maldives 3-1 in 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship women's event. Goals from Azwa Chaudhry, Kaya Bokhari and Anmol Hira give the Shaheens temporary lead at the top.
January14January 14, 2026
Maldives humble Pakistan in Men’s SAFF Futsal
Pakistan suffer 7-1 defeat to Maldives in their 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship - Men's event opening fixture.