@murtazaviews: The Junaid Family Foundation (JFF) in collaboration with the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has sponsored a landmark W15 women’s tennis championship in Islamabad, marking a major milestone for international women’s tennis in Pakistan. Held under the theme “A Powerful Serve for Women’s Health,” the tournament aims to promote women’s participation in sports, encourage young female athletes and raise awareness about women’s health and empowerment. To celebrate the occasion, JFF Chairman and Trustee Ansir Junaid and Trustee Sufia Junaid hosted a special dinner in Islamabad, bringing together international tennis players, leading Pakistani athletes and prominent dignitaries. Among those attending were Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan Tennis Federation President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, and Zaira Ahmad Zaka, Vice President of the Women’s Tennis Association of Pakistan. Pakistan’s leading female tennis players Ushna Suhail and Meheq Khokhar also attended alongside international competitors. The diplomatic guests included Nepalese Ambassador Rita Dhital, Danish Ambassador Maja Derrous Mortensen and Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev. The organisers said the championship represented an important opportunity to showcase Pakistan as a destination for international women’s sporting events while encouraging greater investment in women’s tennis. The Junaid Family Foundation said its partnership with the Pakistan Tennis Federation reflected its commitment to supporting women’s health, creating opportunities for young female athletes and inspiring the next generation of sporting talent in Pakistan.

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Friday 16 October 2026 19:12:27 GMT