These Pakistani celebrities are raising their voice for the people of Kashmir.
Over the last couple days news from Kashmir has been rather disconcerting. Kashmir has always been a disputed region between Pakistan and India because of its strategic location but the recent rise in tensions over India’s latest oppressive actions in Kashmir are giving way to the whole world getting concerned for the future of the valley.
Pakistanis are particularly concerned with the safety of Kashmiris and are raising their voices to speak up for them. Famous celebrities, too, are among those speaking up for Kashmiris and here are all of your favorite celebrities who have spoken up for the safety of Kashmiris.
Hamza Ali Abbasi, as usual, was one of the first Pakistani celebrities to discuss Kashmir
He urged his fellow artists to use their platforms to speak up against India’s recent onslaught of atrocities in Kashmir.
(1/3) I appeal to all Pakistani artists, especially those with the most following on social media, ask urselves with utmost sincerity tht why do u not raise a voice for KASHMIR? Is it bcz u genuinely think it won't make a difference? Or…. #KashmirUnderThreat
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
(2/3) or u really believe tht ur not factually aware enough to make ur mind/give any comment on this matter? Or is it bcz u dont want to get involved in this bcz it.ll effect ur Indian fan following or future work prospects thr? Plz hear me out as i mean this in good will and…
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
(3/3) If in ur heart u realise tht thr is zulm on a mass scale in our very backyard & u shud raise a voice (thts the least we can do) but u still stay silent, then rmembr tht this fan following will become ur biggest trial & u.ll be answerable for this silence infront of ur Lord.
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
Soon after Hareem Farooq shared her thoughts on the matter
Why is the world quite?!?! How come this brutality in kashmir is being ignored?!? Have we lost all humanity!!!?! Its time to raise our voices!! Its time to stand with kashmir! Its time to end this brutality and injustice!#KashmirBleeds #KashmirNeedsAttention
— Hareem Farooq (@FarooqHareem) August 4, 2019
And Hamza was quick to thank her
Thank you Hareem❤️
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
He also thanked Armeena Khan who has been a constant voice of reason related to matters of international peace
Thank you ❤
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 4, 2019
Mahira Khan made her stance known on the matter earlier this morning
She spoke up about the innocent Kashmiris who face the brunt in matters of dispute between India and Pakistan.
Have we conveniently blocked what we don’t want to address? This is beyond lines drawn on sand, it’s about innocent lives being lost! Heaven is burning and we silently weep. #Istandwithkashmir #kashmirbleeds
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 5, 2019
And Mehwish Hayat spoke up against the cluster bombs deployed by India
These cluster bombs are designed to hurt people indiscriminately, regardless of them being military members or civilians.
The use of cluster bombs in Kashmir is in clear violation of the Geneva Convention. There is no justification for it whatsoever. These are simple war crimes – the world has to wake up and put a stop to these atrocities NOW! #SaveKashmirSOS #KashmirBleeds
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) August 4, 2019
Veena Malik also shared in Mehwish’s sentiments
Word for word.
The use of cluster bombs in Kashmir is in clear violation of the Geneva Convention. There is no justification for it whatsoever. These are simple war crimes – the world has to wake up and put a stop to these atrocities NOW! #SaveKashmirSOS #KashmirBleedsUNSleeps #KashmirGenocide
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) August 4, 2019
Other actors who have used their platform to raise their voice for Kashmir include Faysal Quraishi
#IStandWithKashmir hamesha
— Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) August 5, 2019
Kubra Khan
I’m not one to meddle into political matters as much, mainly because it’s not exactly my area of expertise..But I’m not blind either. If anything Being said about what’s to come at #Kashmir is true..we should be
worried. Not as Muslims, Hindus,Pakistani or Indian..but as Humans.— Kubra Khan Official (@KubraMKhan) August 4, 2019
Let’s not let this become another “#PrayForKashmir” when it’s too late. Let’s be loud enough so it doesn’t Happen… or atleast Try. #KashmirUnderThreat #BetterSafeThanSorry https://t.co/eaG2dr3aAS
— Kubra Khan Official (@KubraMKhan) August 4, 2019
Shaan Shahid
Bathing in Ganges will not wash away , the blood of the martyrs of Kashmir. #kashmirbleeds . pic.twitter.com/z2XYOBAbPF
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) August 4, 2019
Ahmad Ali Butt
#IStandWithKashmir
Speak up and stop the madness. Stop killing innocent people#kashmir https://t.co/AwzpGyPPVB— Ahmad Ali Butt (@ahmedaliB) August 5, 2019
Mansha Pasha
Praying for Kashmir and all its people….its been far too long. This crisis needs to be resolved NOW! #KashmirUnderThreat
— manshapasha (@manshapasha) August 4, 2019
Feroze Khan
I am KASHMIR #KashmirBleeds #StandwithKashmir
— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) August 5, 2019
Cricketer Sana Mir
May peace prevails, may the bloodshed stops. May the innocent live without fear, may the kashmiris experience freedom. May the greed for power and control diminish and humanity survives.#KashmirBleeds #IStandWithKashmir
— Sana Mir ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) August 5, 2019
With India having just revoked the special status that Kashmir was supposed to enjoy and making it administered by the center it seems like the region is going to see some more dark days in the near future. Therefore it is important for people, especially people of influence like these Pakistani celebrities, to raise their voice for Kashmir. These Pakistani celebrities speaking for Kashmir is important, therefore appreciable.
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