Ali Ahsan
As the Balochistan insurgency starts to ebb, there is cautious optimism in the province. But the specter of past
Published 25 Sep, 2015 02:10am
Football in Pakistan has been neglected for the last three to four decades.
Published 23 Feb, 2013 11:23pm
Pakistan actually has its own Premier League - it’s just that no one notices it.
Published 13 Jan, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan could do well to adopt the Filipino approach even if it comes at a cost.
Published 27 Nov, 2012 02:46pm
The success of IPL has shown that the franchise model is workable in the region and PFF must adopt it.
Published 13 Nov, 2012 12:08pm
No vision, no sponsorship, no transparency, and no coverage mean the PPFL remains just a token tournament.
Published 05 Nov, 2012 01:55pm
South Asian Football Federation cup team representatives, from left, Hussan Adham of Maldives, Chimi Dorji of ...
Published 02 Dec, 2011 09:41am
One of the surprising moments of the tournament was the amazing support shown by Nepalese fans towards Pakistan...
Published 12 Aug, 2011 01:35pm
-File photo Like a typical, shrewd politician, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Makhdoom Syed Faisal...
Published 28 Jul, 2011 11:37am
Pakistan's only hope it seems, is a foreign coach as history has proven that the mentality and system the local...
Published 20 Jul, 2011 09:53am
For Pakistan, getting a decisive away-goal in Dhaka would be a big result and morale booster before the return leg ...
Published 28 Jun, 2011 11:58am
In 2003, Wahidi acheived considerable fame when wrote to FIFA and asked them to correct their record books for...
Published 25 Apr, 2011 12:58pm
The teams line up for their anthems. -Photo by Nadir Siddiqui The terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team at...
Published 06 Mar, 2011 12:06pm
Members of the Pakistan team pose with their 2004 SAFF gold medals. -Photo courtesy Ali Ahsan In the previous parts,...
Published 02 Feb, 2011 11:58am
PIA vs Wohaib FC at the 1992 Lifebu0y Trophy. -File In the previous parts, I discussed the humble beginnings of...
Published 23 Dec, 2010 01:49pm
One of the stars of the 1960s, Abdul Ghafoor, shakes hands with the chief guest before a match. —File The first part...
Published 23 Dec, 2010 12:49pm
Football was introduced in the Indian Subcontinent during the British Raj. Football – the beautiful game – has...
Published 23 Dec, 2010 12:48pm
