Shahid Afridi’s gesture comes at a time when the political tension between the neighbours is on a high
Afridi’s gesture comes at a time when the political tension between the neighbours is on a high. “Happy Independence Day India! No way to change neighbours, let’s work towards peace, tolerance and love. Let humanity prevail.# HopeNotOut,” tweeted Afridi.
Happy Independence Day India! No way to change neighbours, let’s work towards peace, tolerance and love. Let humanity prevail.# HopeNotOut
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 14, 2017
Afridi’s tweet received instant attention, and almost everyone including Pakistanis were appreciating his tweet and calling for love tweet the two neighbours.
i hope Nfaratein km hongi,
Insaniyat badhegi… hm politician ke Nafrton’s ke khel ko smjhege
Peace ko trzeeh denge!!!— Harry (@MalikMunawwar) August 14, 2017
Lala Kya baat Hai humne Sirf cricket k liye follow Kiya tha aap ko (India se). Lekin aaj maan b Gaye #happyindependenceday
— Kishor pawar (@Cr1989Pawar) August 14, 2017
Every year, the Asian neighbours celebrate their Independence Days within a gap of 24 hours of each other. While Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Monday, India is celebrating its 71st Independence Day on today (Tuesday).
Both the countries have witnessed several wars and conflicts in the past 70 years of their relationship. And in recent times, the relationship between the two nations has turned sour amid continuous ceasefire violations. — ANI