Sara Mahboob, the favourite yet again despite the resurgence of Saba Aziz and Sara Mansoor. -Photo by ONLINE
Leading players like Aqeel Khan, Jaleel Khan, Yasir Khan and Asim Shafik will contest for men's title while Sara Mahboob, Sara Mansoor, Ushna Sohail and Saba Aziz will test their mettle in the women's event.
Emerging players Samir Iftikhar, Heera Ashiq, Kashan-ul-Haq and Hamza will also feature in the championship.
On the opening day, matches of qualifying round for men's singles and boys' U-18 will be played.