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Karishma Ali is a fearless pioneer who has inspired women in her home country of Pakistan for generations to come. She has modelled at Milan fashion week, is in Asian Forbes 30 under 30 for her business and entrepreneurship. Most importantly she has knocked down barriers for women in sport, particularly football.

She was the first woman from her rural town to represent Pakistan internationally and in doing so has shown her country exactly what women can achieve given the opportunity, moreover she has set up the Karishma Ali Foundation to facilitate that.

Karishma has ben telling Sportshour's Katie Smith about the challenges she faced down in order to play football for her country and the important role a supportive father plays.

PHOTO: Girls enjoying football practice in the shadows of the mountains of Pakistan. (CREDIT: Karishma Ali Foundation)