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Shahid Afridi vows to restore KP public library that's turned into a garbage dump

The decision followed after a concerned citizen took to Twitter to point out how the space requires urgent refurbishment.

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21 Aug, 2020

Cricketer Shahid Afridi has recently shared that his namesake foundation will be working to restore the only public library present in Tank District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The announcement followed after a concerned citizen took to Twitter to point out how the space has turned into a garbage dump and requires urgent action for refurbishment.

"It’s heart-wrenching to see the only library in District Tank, KP, closed for over 15 years now. Youth is our future & education is paramount to their development. I will ensure restoration of this library with help of my foundation," the Boom Boom athlete posted.

Here's hoping the space can be reopened and utilised responsibly by the public.

Comments

Imtiaz Ali Khan Aug 21, 2020 12:55pm

Great man this is the spirit of Islam ''Iqra'' Indeed you are hero Shahid Afridi.

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Sharique Javaid - Munich Aug 21, 2020 01:07pm

That's great. thanks!

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razor Aug 21, 2020 01:10pm

Another Imran Khan kind of politician in the making.

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Mir Aug 21, 2020 01:12pm

That explains a lot things about the cliber of politicians coming from KPK!

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raju Aug 21, 2020 01:13pm

why only library in KPK ? Why not Pakistan ?

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ABL Aug 21, 2020 01:15pm

Library? In this age of communication technology? Convert into big public learning facility of access to internet and web browsing. Subscribe to all major book and magazine sites for easy access to those who cannot do it themselves. Post Corona world is very different. New-normals are already in place. Students learning from home. People working from home. Set up an IT infrastructure of providing facilities for those who cannot have it for themselves. This is E-Library!

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Hasnain Haque Aug 21, 2020 01:30pm

Yes heart wrenching, destroy means of education and you are destroying your future. Good initiative by Lala.

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Fastrack Aug 21, 2020 01:39pm

Absolutely love this man.

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SMI Aug 21, 2020 01:44pm

Excellent initiative!! Consider generating electricity from garbage in Karachi could be another good initiative from you

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Abid zaman Aug 21, 2020 01:52pm

good work.This type of library is required in all district and extended to Tehsil level.

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Abc Aug 21, 2020 02:01pm

Jio lala.. hats off to you and keep contributing for the locals of this country...

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M. Saeed Aug 21, 2020 02:13pm

Who owns the premises? It needs authorization to develop a public property.

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Riaz Aug 21, 2020 03:33pm

Everything is online and digital now. Let the library physical space rest in peace. Create digital libraries, and give e-book readers for the people of KP via your foundation. They will learn and use it more than a physical space, which is perishable.

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Bitten by KE Aug 21, 2020 04:08pm

Good job Afridi. We all love you. But please don't try to jump into the bandwagon of dirty politics of this country.

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PAK-UK Aug 21, 2020 04:17pm

More celebrities should come into this kind of charity work. They owe the nations.. surely their voice is heard.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Aug 21, 2020 04:38pm

Great move. Keep it up and hang on tough.

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Alih Aug 21, 2020 09:51pm

Good Man. Need more influential persons working on projects like these rather than making youtube videos.

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Indian Aug 21, 2020 10:35pm

Afridi wants to join politics and repeat Imran Khan in future.

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THE MORNING STAR, MD. Aug 21, 2020 10:48pm

Good job Boom Boom Afridi.

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Marquis de Sade Aug 21, 2020 11:05pm

Afridi knows what a library is?

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HA Aug 22, 2020 12:59am

Entire county is turned into garbage dump. Visit Karachi and you will see! I hope we can utilize our country resources responsibly one fine day!

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Sameer Aug 22, 2020 05:03am

love his work...but please, dont carry political ambitions for the future.

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Azam Ali Siddiqui Aug 22, 2020 05:21am

There are many different kinds of libraries.The most common type of libraries are found in city zones.These libraries are interconnected and also lend books to each others. In libraries one can find books and journals in many languages.They are also equipped with books of all levels in almost all subjects,In modern times they are also equipped with computers and electric educational materials.In other words now we need more expensive equipment and trained technical people.It is time that national government should make plans for libraries development.......

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kulbhushan Yadav Aug 22, 2020 08:56am

Afreedi knows that if that Imran Khan can become PM, his chances are even brighter :).

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Aziz Shaikh Aug 22, 2020 03:32pm

@razor Why not? Of course. He feels for the nation and his efforts in nation building are commendable.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Aug 22, 2020 05:12pm

Well done, keep it up and hang on tough.

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Zonzar Aug 22, 2020 07:51pm

Next PM

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Nazir Aug 22, 2020 08:53pm

More Tom Tom than actual work.

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Shahzad Aug 22, 2020 11:45pm

Pakistan and Pakistanis have given Shahid Afridi a lot in the form of love, popularity and money. But its great to see he's giving a lot of it back to the community too.

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Riaz Aug 23, 2020 05:12am

@raju one library at time. Meanwhile, why don't you start something?

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Riaz Aug 23, 2020 05:15am

@ABL well, atleast he is restoring a library, not converting a public property into a personal farm house.

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Ashraf P Aug 23, 2020 01:59pm

Pakistan does not have a culture of education. Libraries have little use.

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Ss Aug 23, 2020 08:23pm

Truly idle.