KL News Network
Srinagar
Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi has come to the rescue of Pakistani prisoners imprisoned in Dubai.
The sports star’s philanthropic foundation “Shahid Afridi Foundation” played a pivotal role to initiate the release of 30 prisoners, Geo News reported.
Taking to social media on Tuesday to announce the initiative, Afridi lauded the Dubai Police for their “large heartedness and generous” assistance in facilitating the release and repatriation of the prisoners.
The legend hopes that the released Pakistanis can start life afresh after returning home.
Imprisoned for a variety of offences, the said prisoners would have likely spent more time behind bars had Afridi not stepped in to use his influence and secure their early release.
Following the prisoners’ release, the 36-year-old cricketer took to Facebook to thank the Dubai Police Department for their ‘generosity and cooperation’.
https://www.facebook.com/ShahidAfridiOfficial10/posts/1340030916059663
In his own words, Afridi believes the move gives the freed 30 ‘a chance to go back to their home country and to rebuild their life afresh’.
As his career has winded down, Afridi’s philanthropic activities have gone into overdrive.
When not freeing prisoners, he is often found building hospitals, providing free education for underprivileged children and digging wells in remote areas.
