Both former Pakistan MNT captains make a surprising return after many years away in 37-member provisional squad list for the Afghanistan ACQs matches in October. Adil Nabi and Etzaz Hussain also listed.
![PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Saddam-Hussain-and-Kaleemullah-celebrate-Pakistan-U23-win-over-India-U23-in-2014.jpg "PFF recalls Kaleemullah, Saddam for AFC Asian Cup qualifiers [Geo News]")
September27September 28, 2025
Tag: Yousuf Butt
![Yousuf Butt talks challenges, aspirations in exclusive interview [Express Tribune]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Yousuf-Butt-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Yousuf Butt talks challenges, aspirations in exclusive interview [Express Tribune]")
July24July 26, 2024
Yousuf Butt talks challenges, aspirations in exclusive interview [Express Tribune]
Pakistan goalkeeper Yousuf Butt reflects on his football career, challenges in Pakistan’s football infrastructure, and future goals.
![Pakistan finalise diaspora players for Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan clash [Geo Super]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pakistan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-in-Amman-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan finalise diaspora players for Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan clash [Geo Super]")
May25May 26, 2024
Pakistan finalise diaspora players for Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan clash [Geo Super]
Easah Suliman unavailable due to Hajj, Abdul Samad Arshad dropped, Otis Khan and Mohammad Fazal return from injury, Adam Khan and McKeal Abdullah new additions. Yousuf Butt, Rahis Nabi, Abdullah Iqbal, Imran Kayani, Harun Hamid retained.
![Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rahis-Nabi-and-Mousa-Al-Tamari-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]")
March22March 22, 2024
Jordan see off Pakistan with early two-goal burst [Dawn]
“It’s not easy to build a national team in three or four months especially if you don’t have a league [functioning in the country],” a visibly-satisfied Constantine said after the game
![Mousa’s brace earns Jordan victory over Pakistan [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mousa-Al-Tamari-scores-freekick-Pakistan-vs-Jordan-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-1160x535.jpg "Mousa’s brace earns Jordan victory over Pakistan [The News]")
March22March 22, 2024
Mousa’s brace earns Jordan victory over Pakistan [The News]
Last month's Asian Cup finalists earn a 3-0 win at Jinnah Stadium to revive their WCQs campaign at the expense of Pakistan.
![Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stephen-Constantine-pre-match-press-conference-Pakistan-vs-Cambodia-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]")
October17October 17, 2023
Pakistan look to make World Cup qualifying history against Cambodia [Dawn]
“After eight long years, a big match will be played in Pakistan,” said head coach Stephen Constantine. “Our focus is to win with the support of our home fans.”
![Hassan, Saqib dropped as squad for WC qualifiers announced [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-squad-header-for-2026-FIFA-World-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Hassan, Saqib dropped as squad for WC qualifiers announced [The News]")
October5October 5, 2023
Hassan, Saqib dropped as squad for WC qualifiers announced [The News]
25-member Pakistan MNT squad announced under new coach Stephen Constantine to face Cambodia on 12 and 17 October.
![Easah, Otis among 28 players called up for Pakistan football team camp [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pakistan-MNT-provisional-squad-for-June-2023-fixtures-1160x535.jpg "Easah, Otis among 28 players called up for Pakistan football team camp [Dawn]")
May31May 31, 2023
Easah, Otis among 28 players called up for Pakistan football team camp [Dawn]
Nine diaspora Pakistan footballers named in MNT provisional squad for June 2023 fixtures as national camp begins today.
![Players gutted as Pakistan suffers exile from international football [SAMAA]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PFF-flag.jpg "Players gutted as Pakistan suffers exile from international football [SAMAA]")
October11October 12, 2021
Players gutted as Pakistan suffers exile from international football [SAMAA]
Pakistan miss out from ongoing SAFF Cup and Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers due to FIFA ban since April over PFF political mess
![Hassan feels sorry for Pak footballers [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Hassan-Bashir-1160x535.jpg "Hassan feels sorry for Pak footballers [The News]")
June30June 30, 2021
Hassan feels sorry for Pak footballers [The News]
Denmark-based striker Hassan Bashir, who captained Pakistan in its last official game, says Pak football has been destroyed due to political power struggles in PFF