Mariam Mahmood (Wrexham WAFC) and Abdullah Iqbal (Mjällby) to play in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for their clubs. Their involvement highlights the growing number of Pakistani players competing abroad.
![Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]](http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mariam-Mahmood-Abdullah-Iqbal-UEFA-Champions-League-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan stars Mariam Mahmood and Abdullah Iqbal begin European football journeys [Nukta]")
July21September 10, 2026
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![Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC]](http://footballpakistan.com.w0221a3e.kasserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Umar-Nawaz-1160x535.jpg "Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC]")
December16December 16, 2025
Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become ‘Pakistani Haaland’ [BBC]
11 years on from the APS Peshawar terrorist attack, Umar Nawaz looks back on family tragedy and returning to Pakistan to play for the National Football Team.