| Sport | Netball |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PNF |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Affiliation | International Netball Federation |
| Affiliation date | 1998 |
| Regional affiliation | Asian Federation of Netball Associations |
| Affiliation date | 1998 |
| President | Zafar Iqbal Awan [1] |
| Secretary | Mudassar Arain [2] |
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The Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) is the national governing body to develop and promote the sport of netball in Pakistan. The Federation was formed in 1996.
The PNF organizes the National Netball Championships annually.
The Federation is affiliated with:
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