1985 Inter-Provincial Championship
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| City | Faisalabad |
| Dates | 1984 |
| Teams | 14 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Habib Bank (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Punjab |
| Third place | NWFP |
| Fourth place | Sindh |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 23 |
| Goals scored | 44 (1.91 per match) |
All statistics correct as of 23 July 2025. | |
The 1985 Inter-Provincial Championship was the 3rd edition of the now known PFF National Challenge Cup, the main cup tournament in Pakistani football. It was held in Faisalabad.[1]
Pakistan Airlines were the defending champions, winning the 1984 edition.[2] Habib Bank won the title after winning in penalty shootout against Punjab provincial team, after a goalless draw.[3][4] National Bank were officially declared runners-up, as the provincial teams, Balochistan, Sindh, NWFP, and Punjab, were not included in the final rankings.[1] Following their victory in the 1985 Inter-Provincial Championship, Habib Bank became the country's second representative in Asian club football competitions.[5]