KATHMANDU: Pakistan has withdrawn its participation from the fifth edition of the 2019 SAFF Women’s Championship. The Championship is scheduled to take place in Nepal on March 12-22.

In the match, Nepal is placed in Group ‘A’ alongside Bhutan and Bangladesh. Likewise, India, Sri Lanka and Maldives are categorized into Group ‘B’, according to the All Nepal Football Association.

According to the revised tie-sheet, Nepal will play opening match against Bhutan on March 12, and the second match against Bangladesh on March 16.