Midfielder and Pakistan Under-17 captain Abdul Samad Khan has now entered into a two-year deal with Azerbaijani champions Qarabag FK, where he will play in the club's youth setup. The documentation process will take some time, but it is a great opportunity to play for Qarabag." "We also have another player whose move is pending and is expected to sign with the same club." Pakistan players previously secured overseas opportunities in 2014, when several senior internationals, including former Pakistan captain Kaleemullah, joined Kyrgyzstan club Dordoi Bishkek in a move facilitated by then Pakistan Serbian coach Zavisa Milosavljevic, who was also managing the club. However, the prolonged suspension of football activities caused by disputes halted that momentum, leaving many players without competitive football and disrupting the development pathway.