{"id":16379,"date":"2023-10-21T08:01:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T08:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/mahira-asks-troll-to-sit-down-and-pray-for-palestine-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T08:01:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T08:01:06","slug":"mahira-asks-troll-to-sit-down-and-pray-for-palestine-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/mahira-asks-troll-to-sit-down-and-pray-for-palestine-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahira asks troll to \u2018sit down\u2019 and pray for Palestine | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Renowned actor Mahira Khan recently found herself at the centre of a controversy when many on X, previously Twitter, accused her of giving a “diplomatic” statement amid Israel’s offensive against Gaza. Mahira, who has been incessantly tweeting for Palestine, showed grace\u00a0in her response, making her stance clear on the matter.<\/p>\n

In a tweet on Friday, Mahira extended her support to those suffering, expressing her deep concern for those who have lost their loved ones, homes, and who\u00a0endure pain every single second. She also showed empathy for those who might be misinformed about the suffering “around them.”<\/p>\n

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Prayers for those suffering.. those who have lost their children, their entire families, those who don\u2019t have homes, those who are in pain every single second.. and especially for those who are ignorant and misinformed about the suffering around them. May the universe be kind to\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Many found\u00a0this statement of hers quite “diplomatic” and demanded she name Palestine and Israel. “Praying for who?” a user asked<\/a>. “Diplomatic statement. Political and unsaid about any one that who is at fault and who I suffering,” added<\/a> another. “Praying for who!? Name them and shame them otherwise no need to even tweet this too,” slammed<\/a> a user.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A\u00a0troll even\u00a0insinuated<\/a> that Mahira’s “silence” was due to concerns about her future Hollywood contracts. “Mahira cannot risk her future Holywood contracts guys, thats why she didn’t name Israel. Majboriya hoti hain<\/em>.” To this, she responded<\/a> with a concise yet powerful message: “Uhhh, I call it loud and clear. Sit down. Use your time to pray for Palestine.” Her unapologetic reply demonstrated her commitment to raising her voice for the suffering in Gaza.<\/p>\n

Further, Mahira retweeted a statement by Fatima Bhutto, echoing her sentiments about the tragic situation in Gaza. Fatima Bhutto had shared a heart-wrenching video of a baby girl covered in blood, struggling to breathe after being rescued from the rubble of a bombed house. Alongside, she had written<\/a>, \u201cThe images of these babies will haunt me forever. These are the victims of Israel’s genocidal campaign against Gaza and the victims of Europe, UK, and the US’s deranged support for the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The images of these babies will haunt me forever. these are the victims of Israel’s genocidal campaign against Gaza and the victims of Europe, UK, and the US’s deranged support for the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians https:\/\/t.co\/qIRIPtjejc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

This incident not only exemplifies Mahira\u2019s unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes but also her courage in the face of baseless accusations. She used her platform to shed light on the suffering of the Palestinian people and called for unity, compassion, and international support.<\/p>\n

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