Pakistan, June 2 -- The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the launch of the National Under-17 Championship, marking a significant step in the Federation's ongoing efforts to revive and restructure domestic football across the country.

The championship will bring together regional teams from across Pakistan, competing for national honours at the Under-17 level, said a press release.

"This championship is the first pillar of a domestic competition calendar that PFF is committed to expanding. Every young player in Pakistan deserves a structured, competitive pathway, and we are committed to building one," said PFF President

Syed Mohsen Gilani.

PFF COO Shahid Niaz Khokhar added, "Pakistan's football future will be built on t...