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.

Overview

Pakistan Airlines were the defending champions, winning the 1984 edition. Habib Bank won the title after winning in penalty shootout against Punjab provincial team, after a goalless draw. National Bank were officially declared runners-up, as the provincial teams, Balochistan, Sindh, NWFP, and Punjab, were not included in the final rankings. Following their victory in the 1985 Inter-Provincial Championship, Habib Bank became the country's second representative in Asian club football competitions.

Group stage

Group 1

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Punjab321042+25
2Pakistan Airlines320141+34
3Pakistan Customs302123−12
4Pakistan Army301204−41

Group 2

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Habib Bank321051+45
2National Bank321040+45
3Pakistan Steel310225−32
4Balochistan300316−50

Group 3

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Sindh321042+25
2Pakistan Air Force311184+43
3WAPDA30303303
4Pakistan Police301206−61

Group 4

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1NWFP10100001
2Pakistan Railways10100001

Knockout round

Semifinals

Punjab4–1NWFP
Habib Bank1–0Sindh

Third place match

NWFP1–0Sindh

Final

Habib Bank0–0Punjab
Penalties
4–3