Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Pakistan will host the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III tennis tournament for the first time from October 21 to 24 at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex.

Women's tennis teams from eight countries, including Pakistan, Bahrain, Bhutan, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, the Maldives and Qatar, will compete in the tournament.

The hosting of the international event marks a significant step towards promoting women's tennis in Pakistan, providing local players with an opportunity to compete against international opponents on home soil.

The tournament is also expected to highlight Pakistan's capacity to host international tennis competitions and provide valuable exposure to the country's emerging women play...