Pakistan to play hosts Maldives on March 21 at the Laamu Gan Stadium in Gan. First call-ups given to Abdul Samad Arshad and Harun Hamid from the diaspora contingent. Veterans Hassan Bashir and Yousuf Butt dropped.
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Pakistan’s Complicated Relationship with Diaspora Footballers [PIDE]
At a time when diaspora players are becoming increasingly important in teams all over the world, they are slighted by the local football community in Pakistan and some individuals in the media just because they were not born in Pakistan.
REVIVING FOOTBALL IN LYARI [Dawn EOS]
Karachi’s oldest and working class settlement Lyari is famed worldwide for its passion for football in particular. Swindon Town and Karachi FC aim to take to next level.
NC announces dates for district elections [Dawn]
PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik announced DFA elections from May 15 in a joint press conference with IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari, but admitted PFF elections may not be held by NC's current June 30 mandate deadline.
Haroon fails to give specific timeline for PFF elections [The News]
In a meeting with IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari, NC chairman Haroon Malik said that while DFA elections to begin May 15, actual PFF elections unlikely by June 30
‘Clubs want more time to fulfil constitutional demands’ [The News]
Stakeholders 'seek more time' to secure voting rights for newly registered clubs after NC unveiled plans for beginning district-level elections from May 15th
IPC minister stresses PFF polls at earliest [The News]
IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari 'just wants to see a democratic setup in the PFF after last four years of ad hoc system' under NC
National Men, Women Football teams meet President Alvi [The Nation]
Pakistan Men's and Women's NTs alongside the Pakistan Football Federation NC delegation met the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi.
Talent hunt launched in football, volleyball under PMYP [The News]
The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) officially launched talent hunt initiatives across Pakistan for male and female players aged 15-25.
Govt gives NC seven days to announce PFF election date [Dawn]
IPC Minister Ehsan Mazari met PFF NC chairman Haroon Malik, warning that the Govt will write to FIFA if PFF elections not announced within a week's time.