ISLAMABAD: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday extended heartfelt congratulations to the Pakistan women’s football team for their historic triumph in the FIFA Series 2026, describing the achievement as a moment of great pride for the entire nation.
The President lauded the team’s outstanding performance and their record-breaking 8-0 victory, stating that the players have brought glory to the country on the international stage.
President @AAliZardari has congratulated Pakistan Women’s Football Team on their historic 8-0 victory in FIFA Series 2026@PresOfPakistan #RadioPakistan #news https://t.co/3L3q1vYeYn pic.twitter.com/2WqXgd8Idd
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) April 10, 2026
“Our players showcased their skill, teamwork, and determination at the global level,” President Zardari remarked. He further emphasised that the accomplishments of female athletes serve as a powerful tool for promoting sports across the country and uplifting the morale of the youth.
He also reiterated that encouraging women’s sports in Pakistan and supporting talented female athletes remains a national priority. “The team’s success reflects the bright future of women’s football in Pakistan,” he added.
Parliamentary leaders join in praising the historic triumph
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, and Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, also extended their warmest congratulations to the Pakistan women’s football team for their remarkable victory in the FIFA Series 2026, praising the historic feat as a source of immense pride for the nation.
The Chairman of the upper house expressed his best wishes for the national women’s football team and applauded their exceptional performance on the global stage.
Pakistan women’s football team wins 8-0 against Turk & Caicos. Biggest victory in the nation’s history. 🇵🇰⚽
pic.twitter.com/Z1Y265A4mO— 𝗜𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗻 (@RealChImran) April 9, 2026
A landmark achievement for Pakistan
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani described Pakistan’s emphatic 8-0 victory as a historic milestone, emphasising that the result is a direct reflection of the players’ relentless hard work, unwavering dedication, and outstanding teamwork.
“This historic 8-0 win is the fruit of the players’ hard work, dedication, and extraordinary team spirit,” Gilani stated. “The national women’s team has presented a positive image of Pakistan at the international level and has proudly raised the green and crescent flag high.”
A turning point for women’s sports in the country
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq highlighted that this achievement represents a landmark moment for the advancement of sports in Pakistan, particularly for women’s athletics.
“This success marks a significant turning point for the promotion of sports in Pakistan, especially for women’s sports,” he observed. “The determination of our female athletes to shine in the sports arena is truly commendable.”
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq further noted that the team’s brilliant performance serves as a beacon of hope for a promising future for women’s football in Pakistan and will play a vital role in creating new opportunities for women in sports across the nation.
The Pakistan women’s football team storms to their BIGGEST ever international win, a 8-0 victory Turks and Caicos Islands in the FIFA Women’s Series pic.twitter.com/XAzhDtpPvX
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) April 9, 2026
Record-breaking victory
The Pakistan women’s football team launched their FIFA Series campaign on Thursday in spectacular fashion, thrashing Turks and Caicos Islands by a record-breaking margin of 8-0 at the Stade Alassane Ouattara.
This historic victory surpassed Pakistan’s previous best win, a 7-0 triumph against the Maldives in September 2022, and marked the dawn of a new era for women’s football in the country.
