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Pak tennis ace Aisam to address dignitaries at House of Commons

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ANI Islamabad

Pakistani tennis ace Aisamul Haq Qureshi is reportedly set to receive the biggest honor of his off-court career.

According to the Express Tribune, Qureshi will be addressing the British and UK-based Pakistani dignitaries at the House of Commons in Westminster for two hours on June 10.

Aisam said that this was the biggest off-court accolade for him, adding that it is an honour as a Pakistani to speak for his foundation at the House of Commons and get a chance to talk about their work.

Aisam said that he was extremely grateful that the speaker of the house proposed that he addressed the dignitaries, and added that his focus will be to promote Pakistan's soft image.

 

Aisam, Pakistan's only tennis athlete to play at the ATP circuit was invited by Speaker John Bercow, who praised Aisam for his role as an ambassador for youth and sportspeople all over the world, the report added.

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First Published: Jun 05 2014 | 4:56 PM IST

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