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Pakistani footballer Karishma Ali makes it to Forbes 30 under 30

The 21-year-old is the first girl from Chitral to play sports on both the national as well as international level.

12 Oct, 2020

Pakistani footballer Karishma Ali made it to the Forbes list of 30 under 30!

The first girl from Chitral to play football on both national as well as international level, 21-year-old Karishma is the founder of the Chitral Women’s Sports Club - responsible for training 60 girls and simultaneously encouraging their participation in sports.

Celebrating the moment of glory with fans of Twitter, Ali gave a shout-out to her father who supported her dreams.

"Baba, look how far we've come," she posted.

Previously, representing Pakistan at the Jubilee Games in Dubai, her team was the first women’s team from Pakistan to participate in the AFL International Cup.

Big congratulations to Karishma!

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Ali Mehdi Oct 12, 2020 04:42pm

Congrats to Karishma n her Baba.

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Abdul Oct 12, 2020 05:14pm

Congratulations and very best of luck! Proud of you!!!

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Bashir George Oct 12, 2020 05:19pm

Congrats to young Missy

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babu Oct 12, 2020 05:19pm

Very Beautiful Talent !!!

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Ali da Malanga Oct 12, 2020 05:30pm

Congratulations to the young lady and to everyone who supported her.

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Roza Oct 12, 2020 05:46pm

Congrats Baby! You are a role model for pakistani girls. Majority of them denied even basic education and rights.

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Syed Nazim Oct 12, 2020 06:12pm

So much depends on parents. Wish you good luck Karishma.

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Brownflower Oct 12, 2020 06:16pm

Super girl.

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Reality Bites Oct 12, 2020 06:16pm

Dawn, It would have been appropriate if you also showed some shots of her playing the sport. Congratulations to Karishma on the her achievement. Always good to see women breaking barriers.

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Sayyar Khan Oct 12, 2020 06:28pm

Good job Kido.

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Bret Oct 12, 2020 06:38pm

Love from India

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Laila Oct 12, 2020 07:00pm

So pleased with these great news. What an accomplishment and well done to her. Go far. Fly high. Only sky is the limit. Wishing her all the best of success, love and happiness in her life.

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well-wisher Oct 12, 2020 07:19pm

Congrats Karishma and Baba AND those who supported you. PK is on the map of talents again. Just see what happens when PK opens up and educates girls. Girls are an untapped resource that needs support, safety and care by everyone.

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Nh Oct 12, 2020 08:21pm

Very inspirational!!@

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Babubhai Oct 12, 2020 09:21pm

Her name is self explanatory Karishma-meaning miracle! True to her name. Keep it up Karishma!

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N_Saq Oct 12, 2020 09:28pm

Great news! Keep it up Karishma and keep pushing.

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MBA Oct 12, 2020 10:09pm

Karishma in the name and more KARISHMA in deeds. Congratulations. All my respect to you and for your family for your power and your courage. Keep shining in the darkness of our country to show the right way for our daughters, sinsters and mothers.

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Thunderbird Oct 12, 2020 10:23pm

At least something different than cricket , Pakistan needs world class athletes in other disciplines too where it is lagging behind. A breath of fresh air.

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Sarfaraz Oct 12, 2020 10:28pm

Congratulations to Karishma and her father. We need talent like this and fathers like him who encourage their daughters to be the best they can be. Bravo!

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secular Oct 12, 2020 10:51pm

respect from India

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Hasan Oct 12, 2020 11:04pm

Pride of Pakistan. Congratulations!

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Adnan Rifat Oct 13, 2020 12:16am

Congratulations respected mam and keep it up..

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Zak Oct 13, 2020 12:28am

Congratulations Karishma. Pakistan is proud of you. Recognised by Forbes, that's quite a feat.

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Glen D'Abreo Oct 13, 2020 12:40am

I know when I visited Chitral the people and places were special ! Congratulations to the new generation of trend setters like Karishma Ali !we need more participation of women in sports

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R Sharan Oct 13, 2020 01:06am

Congratulations.

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Gargoyle Oct 13, 2020 01:21am

Way to go! So proud of you.

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Hyra Oct 13, 2020 08:58am

Special thanks to baba for supporting her

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Kris Oct 13, 2020 09:02am

You are inspirational. Trail blazer! All the best from an Indian!

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FS Oct 13, 2020 09:51am

Congratulations

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Shafiq ur rehman Oct 13, 2020 09:52am

great achievement by a Pakistan girl!!!!! WE are no short of talent if provided an equal opportunity. Good luck for future.

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aly chitrali Oct 13, 2020 10:04am

We are proud of you. More power to you

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Wajahat Ali Khan Oct 13, 2020 12:59pm

Proud of this wonderful Pakistani sister

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srini Oct 13, 2020 01:16pm

Congrats!. Be proud about your achievements. Feels good and makes it happy to hear these inspirational stories. where ever they come from. you are leading from the front by training other girls. Women need self respect and societies are rated based on the freedom and respect given to women. Respect from across the border sister.

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Akram Oct 13, 2020 02:55pm

congratulations

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Rana Saifuddin Oct 13, 2020 09:22pm

Brilliant keep it up Karishma we r so proud of you.

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Rana Saifuddin Oct 13, 2020 09:23pm

Brilliant well done ! keep it up we are so proud of you.

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Haseeb Oct 19, 2020 01:05pm

many many congratulation to karishma Ali..