Brothers and sisters
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Actress and model Mahira Khan has made a heartfelt plea to the nation, urging them to maintain their support and kindness for their Afghan brothers and sisters during the repatriation process.
Mahira, who has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR since 2019, shared her message on her Instagram platform, addressing the entire Pakistani community.
She emphasized, “There are individuals who still depend on our generosity and empathy, individuals who face risks upon their return.”
Accompanying her message, she posted images of herself wearing a waistcoat adorned with the UNHCR logo, highlighting, “For decades, we have provided sanctuary to our Afghan brothers and sisters in their time of need.”
Mahira earnestly called upon her fellow countrymen to continue extending their support to those in need.
Displaying deep compassion for undocumented immigrants returning to their home countries, she remarked, “No one willingly leaves their home behind.” Mahira also expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s enduring hospitality over the past four decades. Her statement came in the wake of the deadline for the expulsion of Afghan and other undocumented immigrants, with ongoing efforts by authorities to apprehend and relocate them to holding centers.
Official reports disclosed that on a particular Sunday, a total of 6,584 refugees departed from Pakistan via the Torkham border. This figure comprised 892 families, encompassing 1,878 men, 1,624 women, and 3,082 children.
To date, over 188,000 Afghan refugees have left the country since the government initially issued an ultimatum for their return on September 17.
