Pakistan coach Zavisa Milosavljevic claims that although there are facilities present in the country, there is no one there to maintain them and it is a major reason why the game doesn’t develop here. The tactician, who took charge from the below-par Tariq Lutfi last November, has launched another appeal to the PFF to update […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistani side Khan Research Laboratories have been placed in the same group of the AFC Presidents Cup as winners of the last edition, Taiwan Power Company. Tariq Lutfi’s KRL side romped to the Premier League title last season, but face a stern test of their footballing credentials in the Asian competition. The Rawalpindi outfit take […]
Newspakistan analyzes the best footballer with Pakistani origins playing abroad in the third and last part of this feature series. 4. Hassan Bashir The attacker who is reportedly on the move to a Thai club has garnered rave reviews despite not featuring for Pakistan on the International front. Bashir, who has played for top sides […]
A host of Pakistanis currently play the professional game in the world and Newspakistan analyzes who is the best of them in this second part of the feature series. 7. Atif Bashir The ‘Bulldozer’ as he is more affectionately known to Pakistan faithful, Berlin-born Atif Bashir has become a resounding success at International level with […]
Kaleemullah: A star or a flop KRL striker, Kaleemullah, has had to endure a lot of criticism for his performances under Tariq Lutfi. However since the arrival of Zavisa Milosavljevic, he has seemingly turned over a new leaf and can now be credited as a first-choice starter. The 19-year-old was thrust into the International lime-light […]
Jan 5 2012 | Posted in
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Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat: Could he have done more for Pakistani Football? Under the stewardship of Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat, Pakistani football has undergone a revolution of sorts, as sensational results and the increased popularity of the game has been proof that the PFF have actually done some work this time around. Ever since taking […]
Jan 4 2012 | Posted in
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Who is Pakistan’s best goalkeeper? The Pakistan National Team has a plethora of goalkeeping options to choose from. Newspakistan analyzes which shot-stopper is the best and should be regular starter under Zavisa Milosavljevic. Jaffar Khan: The current first-choice under the Serbian, who put in a superb display in the SAFF Cup in December. The veteran […]
Jan 3 2012 | Posted in
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Muhammad Essa: Pakistan’s best forward in recent times? Arguably the most famous face in Pakistani football, Muhammad Essa, is synonymous with the game, mainly due to his consistent scoring at the highest level. The chaman-born star has been neglected by the PFF due to his demands to be the captain in recent years but nonetheless, […]
Dec 31 2011 | Posted in
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KRL lift Pakistan Premier League title Tariq Lutfi’s Khan Research Laboratories were crowned the champions of Pakistan after officially receiving the trophy at Jinnah Stadium yesterday. The Rawalpindi outfit had all but secured their win, however they had to play a dead rubber match against arch-rivals, WAPDA, yesterday. The Watermen held the game to a […]
Dec 30 2011 | Posted in
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WAPDA play KRL as the giants of Pakistani football collide The Pakistan Premier League witnesses one of the most anticipated matches in the fixture list. Table leaders, KRL, take on WAPDA at the Municipal Stadium in Rawalpindi, in what promises to be a true clash of the titans. In recent memory, WAPDA, have been dominating […]
Dec 27 2011 | Posted in
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Five positives from Pakistan’s SAFF Cup campaign With Pakistan’s SAFF Cup campaign all but over, Newspakistan analyses the top five positives that can be taken from the surprisingly decent performances from the Green Kickers. 5. Better discipline and organization One of the most surprising aspects in Pakistan’s matches, was the remarkable discipline and organization showed […]
Dec 8 2011 | Posted in
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SAFF Cup Player Ratings: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh Pakistan’s goalless draw against Bangladesh was much improved performance by Zaviša Milosavljevi?’s men. There were many poor performers, while some played their heart out. Newspakistan rates the Pakistani side, which came quite close to causing an upset. Jaffar Khan – 8.5 (Man-of-the-Match) The veteran shot stopper was a […]
Dec 3 2011 | Posted in
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