![PFF launches a new era of domestic football: From U-17 talent to national level [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-VP-Hafiz-Zakaullah-COO-Shahid-Khokhar-with-AFC-President-Sheikh-Salman-1160x535.jpeg "PFF launches a new era of domestic football: From U-17 talent to national level [TNS]")
Under Mohsen Gilani’s vision and Shahid Khokhar’s technical stewardship, the PFF has an opportunity to rebuild confidence in domestic football and create a genuine pathway from junior competitions to senior international representation, writes Sarfraz Ahmed for TNS.
![A bigger stage for emerging football nations [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Abdullah-Iqbal-Pakistan-vs-Thailand-FIFA-ASEAN-Cup-2026-1160x535.jpeg "A bigger stage for emerging football nations [TNS]")
The FIFA ASEAN Cup has showed that countries without strong football traditions can still produce talent when their players are given the chance to compete internationally
![FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-launch-event-at-US-Embassy-Islamabad-1-1160x535.jpg "FIFA World Cup 2026 launch signals a new football era for Pakistan [TNS]")
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.
![A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PFF-Football-House-1-1160x535.jpeg "A digital kick-off, a national surge: Pakistan football finds its momentum [TNS]")
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
![Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Pakistan-vs-Myanmar-2027-AFC-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Does Pakistan football structure remain fractured? [TNS]")
The state must now intervene, not to interfere in technical matters, but to ensure financial and constitutional accountability.
![The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-FIFA-World-Cup-poster-1160x535.jpg "The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Pakistan’s football future [TNS]")
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.
![Pakistan football at a crossroads: From dependency to destiny [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Shahid-Khokhar-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan football at a crossroads: From dependency to destiny [TNS]")
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
![PFF-Lahore Qalandars alliance signals new era for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFF-and-Lahore-Qalandars-sign-MoU-1160x535.jpg "PFF-Lahore Qalandars alliance signals new era for Pakistan football [TNS]")
Qalandars model set to transform grassroots football nationwide. Institutional reform, professional league and global exposure at the heart of revival plan
![PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PFF-president-Mohsen-Gilani-with-USA-Charge-dAffaires-Natalie-Baker-1160x535.jpg "PFF-US engagement signals new chapter for Pakistan football [TNS]")
PFF Chief Mohsen Gilani meets US Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Natalie Baker, pledges strategic support for USA’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
![Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pakistan-2026-AFC-U17-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Historic breakthrough: Pakistan U-16s set for maiden UEFA competition appearance in Kazakhstan [TNS]")
Participating in UEFA U16 tournament is a landmark step signalling Pakistan football’s renewed global engagement, writes Kinza Jahangir for TNS
