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‘Taliban Have Come With Positive Mind, Allowing Ladies to Work,’ Says Pakistani Cricketer Shahid Afridi; Criticised

Islamabad: Retired Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi recently stirred a controversy after a video shared by Pakistani journalist Nalia Inayat of him surrounded by media reporters went viral on social media platforms. In the video, Afridi could be heard praising the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying they have “have come with a very positive mind”.

Amid a desperate attempt of Afghan citizens to flee the country to avoid facing the repercussions under Taliban rule, Afridi’s comment comes as a shocking contrast to the ground reality. The Taliban have a history of discrimination against Afghan athletes, politicians, and those in the entertainment industry, especially women.

Here’s what Shahid Afridi Said

Speaking to reporters in Pakistan, Afridi said, “Taliban have come with a very positive mind. They’re allowing ladies to work.”. The 46-year-old, who is soon to retire with his last match for Pakistan Super League, went on to say, “Taliban loves cricket,” adding that their involvement in the field would help cricket grow.

Although this time, the Taliban have said that they aim to form an ”inclusive” government and will allow women all rights under the Islamic Sharia law, this is just one side of the story. Working women and girls in Afghanistan are terrified to face the Taliban regime after the militant group warned employed women in Afghanistan to stay indoors until it trains its security forces on “how to deal with women”.

Taliban admitted that they are not safe in the presence of their soldiers. “Our security forces are not trained [in] how to deal with women or how to speak with women,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told reporters at a press conference.



source https://www.india.com/news/world/taliban-have-come-with-positive-mind-allowing-ladies-to-work-says-pakistani-cricketer-shahid-afridi-criticised-4925473/

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