John Duerden writes for The Guardian on Pakistan WNT's recent AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign and the impact of new recruits.
![New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-beating-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "New-look Pakistan making up for lost time with UK-born footballers [The Guardian]")
September23September 24, 2025
Tag: 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
August14August 14, 2025
What next for the Pakistan Women’s National Team?
Pakistan WNT's performances at the recent WAQs have shown it has what it takes to go forward. So what next for women's football in Pakistan at both the domestic and international levels?
![Football: Bend it like Banaras [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Layla-Banaras-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Football: Bend it like Banaras [Dawn]")
July27July 27, 2025
Football: Bend it like Banaras [Dawn]
Within a month, 19-year old Layla Banaras went from someone a small number of Pakistani football followers knew about to become a nationwide sensation following her breakout performances in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers.
![Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mohsen-Gilani-at-PFF-House-press-conference-17-July-2025-1160x535.jpg "Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]")
July18July 18, 2025
Mohsen vows to bring positive change as new PFF chief [Dawn]
“Football is back on track finally after a long period of normalisation. We can’t recover the lost time but we can make up for the damage the best as we can,” said PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani
![Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Mariam-Mahmood-scores-for-Pakistan-vs-Kyrgyzstan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]")
July6July 7, 2025
Pakistan WNT end Asian Cup Qualifiers on a high [Dawn]
Mariam Mahmood's first half brace for Pakistan enough to overcome Kyrgyzstan 2-1 to conclude the WNT's maiden Women's Asian Cup qualifiers campaign.
July5July 5, 2025
Pakistan conclude WACQs campaign with win over Kyrgyzstan [Geo Super]
1st half brace by Mariam Mahmood helps Pakistan WNT beat Kyrgyz Republic 2-1 to finish Group D of Women's Asian Cup qualifiers with 6 points. Chinese Taipei beat hosts Indonesia 2-1 to win group and qualify for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia.
![President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pakistan-WNT-celebrate-scoring-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]")
July3July 3, 2025
President PFF hails historic win as Pakistan defeats Indonesia in WACQs [The Nation]
“This is a proud day for all of us,” said PFF President Syed Mohsen Gilani. “The team’s spirited performance has not only earned a crucial win but also lifted the spirits of football fans across the country. They have made the nation proud.”
![Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nadia-Khan-scores-Pakistan-vs-Indonesia-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]")
July2July 3, 2025
Pakistan stun Indonesia in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers [Geo News]
Pakistan responded strongly from 8-0 mauling at hands of Chinese Taipei to stun hosts Indonesia. First half goals from Nadia Khan and Suha Hirani earn Pakistan a stunning 2-0 win in 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers Group D.
![AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Chinese-Taipei-vs-Pakistan-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpg "AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]")
June29June 29, 2025
AFC Women qualifiers: Chinese Taipei 8-0 Pakistan [AFC]
Pakistan WNT's first ever AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier ends with a heavy 8-0 defeat in Group D against top seeds Chinese Taipei in Indonesia.
![Pak WNT head into AFC Qualifiers underprepared but determined [The News]](https://footballpakistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pakistan-WNT-in-Jakarta-for-2026-AFC-Womens-Asian-Cup-qualifiers-1160x535.jpeg "Pak WNT head into AFC Qualifiers underprepared but determined [The News]")
June29June 29, 2025
Pak WNT head into AFC Qualifiers underprepared but determined [The News]
Pakistan WNT had last played an international fixture over 7 months ago. They now face Chinese Taipei in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers today in Indonesia.
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