![Pakistan’s return to international football delayed as SAFF Championship postponed [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Hassan-Bashir-reacts-to-a-missed-chance-vs-India-SAFF-Suzuki-Cup-2018-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan’s return to international football delayed as SAFF Championship postponed [Dawn]")
“It’s an opportunity missed for our players to play international matches this year but in the end, health and safety of the players remains the first priority,” PFF NC secretary Manizeh Zainli.
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![Saff 2020 postponed until 2021 [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pakistan-vs-India.jpg "Saff 2020 postponed until 2021 [Express Tribune]")
June30July 6, 2020
Saff 2020 postponed until 2021 [Express Tribune]
Pakistan captain Saddam Hussain calls decision good, reiterates safety first approach. Manizeh Zainli urged postponement of youth level tournaments.
![SFA president Khadim chairs SAFF ExCo meeting [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Khadim-Ali-Shah-at-SAFF-Congress-2019-in-Nepal.jpg "SFA president Khadim chairs SAFF ExCo meeting [The News]")
May1May 1, 2019
SFA president Khadim chairs SAFF ExCo meeting [The News]
SAFF focuses youth football development: Khadim Ali Shah
![Why everyone opted out of SWAFF [Express Tribune]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/28th-AFC-Congress-31-October-2018-1160x535.jpg "Why everyone opted out of SWAFF [Express Tribune]")
November1November 1, 2018
Why everyone opted out of SWAFF [Express Tribune]
Amid the 28th AFC Congress, shady dealings and political intrigues explain why SAFF pulled out of SWAFF.
![SAFF members withdraw from SWAFF [Dawn/The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SWAFF-Congress-Aug-2018-1160x535.jpg "SAFF members withdraw from SWAFF [Dawn/The News]")
October31October 31, 2018
SAFF members withdraw from SWAFF [Dawn/The News]
Umaid Wasim and Alam Zeb Safi write about the turn of events in SAFF member nations pulling out of Saudi-led SWAFF.
![South Asian supremacy at stake as SAFF Cup kicks off [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/saff-suzuki-cup-2018.jpg "South Asian supremacy at stake as SAFF Cup kicks off [Dawn]")
September4September 4, 2018
South Asian supremacy at stake as SAFF Cup kicks off [Dawn]
India looking for eighth crown as Pakistan returns to international football after 3 years away.
![Fourteen countries join SWAFF [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/swaff-members.jpg "Fourteen countries join SWAFF [The News]")
June1June 1, 2018
Fourteen countries join SWAFF [The News]
PFF officially among members in newly formed South West Asian Football Federation.
![PFF chief to attend crucial SWAFF meeting [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Salim-Sheikh-Sardar-Naveed-Faisal-Saleh-Hayat-Jan-Marri-Khadim-Ali-Shah-Col-Lodhi.jpg "PFF chief to attend crucial SWAFF meeting [Dawn]")
May31May 31, 2018
PFF chief to attend crucial SWAFF meeting [Dawn]
As the Saudi-led South West Asian Football Federation takes shape, Faisal Saleh Hayat will be attending the new regional organisation's summit in Jeddah.
![Salman, Ezzat discuss SWAFF formation [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SWAFF.jpg "Salman, Ezzat discuss SWAFF formation [The News]")
May27May 27, 2018
Salman, Ezzat discuss SWAFF formation [The News]
Both agree SWAFF will not alter current AFC regional framework and will work on its own.
![Meeting to discuss South West Asian Football body on May 31 [The News]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SWAFF-meeting.jpg "Meeting to discuss South West Asian Football body on May 31 [The News]")
May23May 23, 2018
Meeting to discuss South West Asian Football body on May 31 [The News]
Saudi federation invites all potential SWAFF associations to discuss organisation's formation.