The News on Sunday Archives - FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) https://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/tag/the-news-on-sunday/ Independent online platform covering Pakistani football since 2003 Sun, 24 May 2026 11:19:59 +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 The News on Sunday Archives - FootballPakistan.com (FPDC) https://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/tag/the-news-on-sunday/ 32 32 FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/05/fifa-world-cup-2026-launch-signals-a-new-football-era-for-pakistan-tns/ Sun, 24 May 2026 11:19:58 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37617 The FIFA World Cup 2026 launch ceremony hosted by the US Embassy Islamabad in collaboration with the PFF carried significance beyond symbolism and celebration, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.

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]]> A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/04/a-digital-kick-off-a-national-surge-pakistan-football-finds-its-momentum-tns/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:18:46 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37449 Youth-driven innovation and historic victories ignite hope for a sustained football revival. A generation, empowered by opportunity, recognition and belief, begins to redefine the game, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS

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]]> Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/04/does-pakistan-football-structure-remain-fractured-tns/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:09:12 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37447 The state must now intervene, not to interfere in technical matters, but to ensure financial and constitutional accountability.

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]]> The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/04/the-road-to-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-and-pakistans-football-future-tns/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:26:40 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37357 One sport which can play a pivotal role in uplifting the international sporting image of Pakistan is football. Compared to cricket which is more region-specific, sports such as football attract a more global appeal and viewership.

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]]> Pakistan football at a crossroads: From dependency to destiny [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/03/pakistan-football-at-a-crossroads-from-dependency-to-destiny-tns/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:46:00 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37275 PFF COO Shahid Khokhar says Pakistan football can no longer afford to exist on 'borrowed oxygen' and must be built on investment, structure, and vision

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]]> PFF-Lahore Qalandars alliance signals new era for Pakistan football [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/02/pff-lahore-qalandars-alliance-signals-new-era-for-pakistan-football-tns/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:56:56 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37198 Qalandars model set to transform grassroots football nationwide. Institutional reform, professional league and global exposure at the heart of revival plan

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]]> PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/01/pff-us-engagement-signals-new-chapter-for-pakistan-football-tns/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:22:27 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=37058 PFF Chief Mohsen Gilani meets US Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Natalie Baker, pledges strategic support for USA’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign

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]]> Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/01/historic-breakthrough-pakistan-u-16s-set-for-maiden-uefa-competition-appearance-in-kazakhstan-tns/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:10:57 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=36962 Participating in UEFA U16 tournament is a landmark step signalling Pakistan football’s renewed global engagement, writes Kinza Jahangir for TNS

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]]> Professional league can prove a game-changer for Pakistan football [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2026/01/professional-league-can-prove-a-game-changer-for-pakistan-football-tns/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:35:07 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=36942 By inviting responsible foreign and national investors, the PFF is not just starting a tournament; it is creating a sustainable, transparent model that benefits players, clubs, the corporate sector, and fans alike.

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]]> Football – Also a future for Pakistan sports [TNS] http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/2025/08/football-also-a-future-for-pakistan-sports-tns/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 01:01:24 +0000 https://footballpakistan.com/?p=36352 While sports like squash and hockey in Pakistan remain in decline, and cricket remains inconsistent, one sport which can uplift the international sporting image of Pakistan is football, writes Rehan Sayeed for TNS.

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