Mahira Khan, Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees took to social media and shared her two cents on ongoing Afghan refugee crackdown in country.

Mahira, who previously made headlines for working with aforementioned refugees, shared her take on matter and raised her voice against crackdown. “No one leaves their home behind by choice,” Verna actor shared. “Here in Pakistan, I’ve been proud of our tradition of hospitality towards those in search of safety, dignity and respect. For over 40 years we have provided safety to our Afghan brothers and sisters in need.”

“Pakistan has been hosting millions of Afghan refugees over several years and continues to do so, we have given them a home within our motherland.” A UNHCR video alongside the tweet was attached, with Mahira narrating Pakistan’s assistance of Afghan refugees over the past 40 years.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 08 2023

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