Arab News Archives - FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) https://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/tag/arab-news/ Independent online platform covering Pakistani football since 2003 Sun, 03 May 2026 08:45:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cropped-fpdc-logo-32x32.png Arab News Archives - FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) https://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/tag/arab-news/ 32 32 Pakistan eyes Saudi support for youth football development [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/05/pakistan-eyes-saudi-support-for-youth-football-development-arab-news/ Sun, 03 May 2026 08:45:54 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37533 PFF meet Saudi FF president Yasser Al-Misehal in Vancouver to discuss women’s football, Saudi coaches joining Pak youth setups

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]]> ‘We manage dreams’: Football club nurtures underprivileged talent in Pakistan’s Islamabad [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/01/we-manage-dreams-football-club-nurtures-underprivileged-talent-in-pakistans-islamabad-arab-news/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:04:06 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=36959 In cricket-obsessed Pakistan, POPO FC quietly nurtures football talent from poor backgrounds, offering free training, education and shelter, helping them dream of stardom, with 36 players reaching youth national sides in the past two years.

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]]> Pakistan team take air force flight to Tajikistan for FIFA qualifier today [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/06/pakistan-team-take-air-force-flight-to-tajikistan-for-fifa-qualifier-today-arab-news/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:03:05 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=34327 Flight schedule of team affected twice by technical issues. Game against Tajikistan scheduled today for 8pm Pakistan time.

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]]> Saudi Arabia thrash Pakistan 3-0 in WCQs [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/06/saudi-arabia-thrash-pakistan-3-0-in-wcqs-arab-news/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:56:00 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=34278 A brace from Firas Al-Buraikan plus another one from Musab al-Juwayr against Pakistan at Jinnah Stadium confirmed Saudi Arabia's entry in next round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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]]> After four losses, Pakistan eye redemption in FIFA qualifier against Saudi Arabia next week [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/06/after-four-losses-pakistan-eye-redemption-in-fifa-qualifier-against-saudi-arabia-next-week-arab-news/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:40:48 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=34227 Pakistan’s coach Stephen Constantine says players will fight till the last minute as they prepare for home fixture in Islamabad on 6 June.

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]]> Tickets for Pakistan-Saudi Arabia football World Cup qualifier go up for sale [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2024/05/tickets-for-pakistan-saudi-arabia-football-world-cup-qualifier-go-up-for-sale-arab-news/ Thu, 23 May 2024 16:51:20 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=34190 Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will play against each other in Islamabad on June 6 for round two of World Cup qualifier. Saudi Arabia had won their home leg against Pakistan 4-0 back in November.

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]]> Pakistan aims to revitalize football after first-ever collaboration with Saudi Arabia [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2023/12/pakistan-aims-to-revitalize-football-after-first-ever-collaboration-with-saudi-arabia-arab-news/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:56:43 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=33425 PFF signed an MoU with Saudi counterparts in Riyadh last month to promote football ties. PFF also wants to arrange visits from international teams to ensure that fans get to watch high-quality matches.

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]]> Karachi’s long neglected Kakri Ground becomes world-class sports complex after ‘fantastic’ makeover [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2023/06/karachis-long-neglected-kakri-ground-becomes-world-class-sports-complex-after-fantastic-makeover-arab-news/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:15:08 +0000 https://www.footballpakistan.com/?p=32211 Spanning over 5.5 acres of land, Kakri Ground is one of Karachi’s troubled neighborhood Lyari’s most iconic landmarks.

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]]> Pakistan football team gears up for Saudi Arabia’s first international women’s tournament [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2023/01/pakistan-football-team-gears-up-for-saudi-arabias-first-international-womens-tournament-arab-news/ Sat, 07 Jan 2023 20:04:02 +0000 https://www.footballpakistan.com/?p=31050 Pakistan will face Comoros (Jan 11), Mauritius (Jan 15) and hosts Saudi Arabia (Jan 19) at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium in Al-Khobar.

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]]> Flags and football: Pakistan makes its presence felt at FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar [Arab News] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2022/11/flags-and-football-pakistan-makes-its-presence-felt-at-fifa-world-cup-2022-in-qatar-arab-news/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:04:30 +0000 https://www.footballpakistan.com/?p=30844 As the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar begins today, Pakistan's presence can still be felt at the mega event through Pakistan-made flags and footballs, as well as soldiers taking part in security arrangements.

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