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Saheefa Khattak claps back at critics after tennis outfit 'controversy'

Model brushes off criticism over mini skirt look in phone ad


Life And Style Desk April 29, 2026 1 min read
PHOTO: saheefajabbarkhattak/Instagram

Model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak clapped back at critics this week, sharing photos of her gym looks following backlash over her recent “tennis” inspired outfit in a phone commercial.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Khattak had released a tennis-themed advertisement for a phone company in a collaborative Instagram post, where she was seen wearing a white mini skirt paired with a shirt and vest.

The outfit drew criticism online, with some comparing it to a school uniform. Others also pointed out the irony of the look, noting that while Khattak appeared to be dressed for tennis, she was actually on a padel court.

Despite the backlash, Khattak stood her ground, taking to Instagram to post pictures from the gym. Her post featured her in athletic wear, along with a few snapshots from her travels, seemingly signaling that she remains unfazed by public opinion about her clothing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fans, influencers, and fellow celebrities flooded Khattak's comments with supportive messages. One user even joked, “Maria Sharapova who?”, drawing a playful comparison to the Russian tennis star.

Khattak also shared another video addressing the situation more directly, saying: “Why are you taking life so seriously? Even I don't even take myself that seriously, so why are you?”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This isn’t the first time Khattak has faced public scrutiny. She has long been in the spotlight, particularly after she debuted a bold pixie cut, a style choice that sparked online debate.

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