Mahira Khan sympathizes with Afghan refugees

Karachi: The famous Pakistani actress Mahira Khan expressed her sympathy with the Afghan refugees being deported from Pakistan.

Mahira Khan has called on the government of Pakistan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to continue helping Afghan refugees on the photo and video sharing app Instagram.

She wrote in her post that no one leaves their home behind by choice.

The actress added: “Here in Pakistan, I’ve been proud of our tradition of hospitality towards those in search of safety, dignity and respect."

Mahira also said that for over 40 years we have provided safety to our Afghan brothers and sisters in need. There are people who are still in need of our kindness and compassion, who are at risk if they return.

She appealed the government to continue to support those who need it.

 

 

 

 

 

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It is pertinent to note that since the Taliban government came to power in August 2021, estimated about 600,000 Afghans left their country, while millions sought refuge in Pakistan since the start of the US war in Afghanistan.

Since the government of Pakistan issued an order to evacuate 1.7 million Afghans living illegally in the country, more than 100,000 people have returned to Afghanistan.

The government of Pakistan said that this decision has been taken to ensure the ‘welfare and security’ of the country and the nation after the evidence of the involvement of Afghan citizens in terrorism incidents has come to light.