Azhar Masood Khan reviews Pakistan football's key moments of 2023 for The Nation.
![Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Rising from the Ashes: Pakistan football flourish in 2023 [The Nation]")
December31December 31, 2023
Tag: Pakistan U16
![Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-U16s-return-after-semifinalist-spot-in-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-and-Fair-Play-trophy-1160x535.jpg "Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]")
September26September 28, 2023
Rising Stars: Pakistan U-16 football team’s journey from Hunt to Honor [The Nation]
Azhar Masood Khan writes about how the Pakistan U16s reached the semis of 2023 SAFF U16 Championship despite all challenges.
![All is not well [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "All is not well [TNS]")
September10September 10, 2023
All is not well [TNS]
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cambodia next month, a storm is brewing which may sink the PFF Normalisation Committee in near future, writes Alam Zeb Safi.
![Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pakistan-vs-Bangladesh-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-semifinal-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]")
September9September 9, 2023
Pakistan fall to BD in SAFF U-16 semi-final [Dawn]
Bangladesh came from behind to beat Pakistan 2-1 and reach the 2023 SAFF U16 Championship final where they face India on Sunday
![Pakistan beat Maldives to qualify for SAFF U16 Championship’s semi-final [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Abdul-Samad-scores-for-Pakistan-vs-Maldives-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan beat Maldives to qualify for SAFF U16 Championship’s semi-final [Geo Super]")
September5September 5, 2023
Pakistan beat Maldives to qualify for SAFF U16 Championship’s semi-final [Geo Super]
Pakistan eased into 3-0 win over hapless Maldives to confirm group winners spot and place in the 2023 SAFF U16 Championship
![Pakistan edge Bhutan in SAFF U-16 opener [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bhutan-vs-Pakistan-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan edge Bhutan in SAFF U-16 opener [Dawn]")
September3September 3, 2023
Pakistan edge Bhutan in SAFF U-16 opener [Dawn]
Pakistan off to a flying start as they beat hosts Bhutan 2-1 in their opening match of the 2023 SAFF U16 Championship. First half goals from Ubaidullah and Subhan Karim did the job.
![Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-team-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1080x535.jpg "Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]")
August30August 30, 2023
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 C’ship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour [Geo Super]
Pakistan to participate in SAFF U16 Championship after receiving NOC at the 11th hour thanks to intervention by former SAPM Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Squad will leave for Bhutan tonight via Doha.
August30August 30, 2023
Pakistan set to miss SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]
PSB refused to initially give NOC for Pakistan U16 squad for 'incomplete documentation' until Shaza Fatima Khawaja's intervention.
![PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-for-SAFF-U16-Boys-Championship-2023-1160x535.jpeg "PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]")
August26August 26, 2023
PFF awaits NOC for SAFF U16 Championship [Geo Super]
PFF once again facing delays over NOCs from PSB and IPC Ministry, this time over sending team for SAFF U16 Championship.
![Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pakistan-U16-squad-honoured-by-Candyland-and-PFF-before-Bhutan-trip-for-2023-SAFF-U16-Championship-1160x535.jpeg "Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]")
August25August 26, 2023
Bhutan-bound Pakistan U-16 football team honoured by Candyland [The Nation]
Pakistan U16 squad honoured by Candyland and PFF before their departure to Bhutan for the 2023 SAFF U16 Boys Championship. Pakistan U16s face hosts Bhutan on 1 Sept and Maldives on 3 Sept in Group B.