[PICTURES] Shahid Afridi frees 30 Pakistanis from Dubai prisons [update#18]

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Distinctive achievement for <a href="https://twitter.com/SAFoundationN">@SAFoundationN</a> as they initiate the repatriation of Pakistanis from Dubai, bringing joy to their families1/2 <a href="https://t.co/RHiy7SkVlX">pic.twitter.com/RHiy7SkVlX</a></p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/823865782010519553">January 24, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I thank H.E LT. Gen Dhahi Khalfan Tamim Deputy CH police & security in Dubai & Dr Brg MohdAlmur Head of human rights in dxb@DubaiPoliceHQ, <a href="https://t.co/VHwWYpNQWj">pic.twitter.com/VHwWYpNQWj</a></p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/823866324690542592">January 24, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Syed1]

That's an excellent initiative. Often times immigrants in the Middle East are given long jail sentences without much evidence of the crime they allegedly committed.


Also Afridi is beautifully dressed in the second photo. Looking very sharp.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Well done Lala, a relief for the prisoners and their families.

 

[Black Zero]

Excellent!!

 

[Barragan]

He has done a lot for charity and this is another excellent act.

The govt. should be doing something like this, but instead they are too busy stealing money.

 

[world cup captain]

Despite my disliking of his cricket style, I salute you for what you are doing outside.

 

[PakLFC]

A million blessings will go to Lala for such a kind act. I am no fan of his but such gestures are to be appreciated considering these imprisoned Pakistanis were most likely very poor and possibly innocent as well.

 

[www787]

Why does everyone has to mention they are not his fan? What it has to do with the other philanthropist work he has been doing?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Great stuff

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Top bloke.

 

[Rayyman]

That's an excellent initiative. Often times immigrants in the Middle East are given long jail sentences without much evidence of the crime they allegedly committed.


Also Afridi is beautifully dressed in the second photo. Looking very sharp.

That color is kind of feminine...

 

[Rayyman]

Amazing work from Lala.


What's the new Afridi smiley btw?
It's not :Afridi2

 

[troodon]

Afridi seems to be a great guy.

 

[Eye_Done]

Sad affairs that the job of government is done by private citizens.

 

[ExpressPacer]

That's an excellent initiative. Often times immigrants in the Middle East are given long jail sentences without much evidence of the crime they allegedly committed.


Also Afridi is beautifully dressed in the second photo. Looking very sharp.

He always dresses really nicely. To think of it, he doesn't really look a day older than 31.

 

[ExpressPacer]

That color is kind of feminine...

Pink is the new black.

Seriously though, to pull of pink that well is no joke.

 

[MenInG]

So these people are not criminals? Seems to be an act of mercy or if they are wrongfully indicted then surely it should be discussed in a court

Anyone know why they were in jail?

 

[Muhammad10]

Shahid Afridi frees 30 Pakistanis from Dubai prisons

Dubai: As many as 30 Pakistani prisoners who had served their sentences but were stuck in the UAE because of unpaid debts and fines got a new lease of life this week thanks to their country’s cricketing hero Shahid Afridi.

The former Pakistan captain’s Shahid Afridi Foundation - founded in March 2014 in Karachi - paid Dh80,000 to help release the group from the emirate’s prisons as part of an agreement with Dubai Police. “I wholeheartedly thank the Dubai Police, Dubai Government and all the ministries who played an integral role in making these 30 families smile” Afridi told XPRESS.

Charitable athlete

The all-rounder who holds the record for taking the most number of wickets in T20 internationals was named amongst the top 20 charitable athletes in the world in 2015 by American non-profit organisation Do Something.

His foundation aims to provide healthcare and education facilities for the less fortunate in Pakistan. “I have come across many of my countrymen here during my frequent visits to the UAE who are struggling with their issues on a daily basis. It gives me immense satisfaction to be able to help them in some way,” added Afridi who flew in from Karachi on Monday only for the repatriation process.

According to Afridi, many more Pakistanis will be benefitting over the next three months as part of this repatriation pact. The first batch of prisoners are expected to fly back to Pakistan within the next week after completion of all paperwork.

http://gulfnews.com/xpress/news/shahid-afridi-frees-30-pakistanis-from-dubai-prisons-1.1967907#