![FOOTBALL: ALL EYES ON THE GOAL [EOS]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pakistan-WNT-in-Saudi-Arabia-1160x535.jpg "FOOTBALL: ALL EYES ON THE GOAL [EOS]")
Women’s football in Pakistan has come into sharp focus following the national team captain Maria Khan’s sensational goal in Saudi Arabia last month. It’s about time…
Tag: Umaid Wasim
![NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PFF-NC-chairman-Haroon-Malik-member-Shahid-Khokhar-with-Commissioner-Karachi-Iqbal-Memon-at-NFCC-2023-opening-1160x535.jpg "NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]")
January25January 25, 2023
NC chief’s new narrative is to blame past PFF setups for incompetency [Dawn]
With NC actively promoting club registration under the Pakistan Football Connect, questions remain if newly registered clubs can even vote in upcoming PFF elections. Other issues also raised with NC chairman in press conference.
![Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Navy-NFCC-2023-1160x535.jpg "Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]")
January25January 25, 2023
Domestic football returns as Challenge Cup kicks off [Dawn]
National Challenge Cup may end up as the only event for departments for now as a future Pakistan Premier League could be club-only event to meet AFC Club Licensing requirement
![In meeting with stakeholders, FIFA-AFC delegation talks up changes in PFF constitution [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/869507-PFF-1428954617.jpg "In meeting with stakeholders, FIFA-AFC delegation talks up changes in PFF constitution [Dawn]")
January19January 19, 2023
In meeting with stakeholders, FIFA-AFC delegation talks up changes in PFF constitution [Dawn]
FIFA-AFC officials talk of changing some statutes of PFF Constitution during their meeting with those likely to contest PFF elections under Normalisation Committee
![After mingling with club and academy officials at summit, FIFA-AFC delegation set to meet stakeholders [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pakistan-Football-Summit-by-NC-17-January-2023-1160x535.jpg "After mingling with club and academy officials at summit, FIFA-AFC delegation set to meet stakeholders [Dawn]")
January18January 18, 2023
After mingling with club and academy officials at summit, FIFA-AFC delegation set to meet stakeholders [Dawn]
Before their departure from Pakistan, the FIFA-AFC joint delegation will meet some of the local stakeholders likely to contest PFF elections whenever held by NC.
![Motives unclear as PFF NC plans to hold summit alongside visit of FIFA-AFC delegation [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PFF-House-1000x535.jpg "Motives unclear as PFF NC plans to hold summit alongside visit of FIFA-AFC delegation [Dawn]")
January15January 15, 2023
Motives unclear as PFF NC plans to hold summit alongside visit of FIFA-AFC delegation [Dawn]
Three-member joint FIFA/AFC delegation to visit Pakistan on 17 January, expected to meet numerous stakeholders and officials in a closed-doors summit arranged by NC.
![Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pele-1970-1024x535.webp "Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]")
December31December 31, 2022
Comment: Pele’s relevance in Pakistan went beyond the sport [Dawn]
Almost no one in Pakistan was lucky enough to see Pele in his glorious career, yet his name always had reverence and respect for decades.
![FOOTBALL: A WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH ASIA [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-FIFA-World-Cup-opening-ceremony-Qatar-1160x535.webp "FOOTBALL: A WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH ASIA [Dawn]")
November27November 27, 2022
FOOTBALL: A WORLD CUP FOR SOUTH ASIA [Dawn]
The 2022 FIFA World Cup might be going on in the Arab World but it’s effectively a World Cup for South Asia, writes Dawn's Umaid Wasim in Doha.
![World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Datuk-Windsor-Paul-John-AFC-General-Secretary.jpeg "World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]")
August4August 4, 2022
World Cup qualification format to ensure success of Asian teams, says AFC general secretary [Dawn]
AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John defends format for joint 2026 WCQs, 2027 ACQs. PFF NC plans improving FIFA rankings for Pakistan NT
![Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]](https://www.footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2026-WCQs-and-2027-ACQs-format-1160x535.png "Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]")
August2August 2, 2022
Pakistan’s path to 2026 World Cup looks treacherous again after AFC confirms format [Dawn]
Despite 2026 FIFA World Cup expanding to 48 teams and increased AFC slots from 4.5 to 8.5, Pakistan still likely to start their road to qualification in first stage