Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has delivered a strong message to Afghanistan, reminding the neighbouring country of Pakistan’s long-standing support and sacrifices for the Afghan people.
Afridi said Pakistan has always stood by Afghanistan in difficult times, but recent actions, including border attacks, reflect that Afghanistan has forgotten its brotherly ties.
'Pakistan considered Afghan problems as its own,' says Afridi
Afridi emphasized that Pakistan has always stood shoulder-to-shoulder with its Afghan brothers, sharing their struggles and offering refuge in times of crisis. “Pakistan considered the problems of Afghans as its own problems,” he said, recalling how the country opened its borders and settled nearly four million Afghan refugees over the years.
پاکستان ہمیشہ اپنے افغان بھائیوں کے ساتھ کھڑا رہا افغانوں کی مشکلات کو اپنی مشکل سمجھا ۔ اپنی سرحدیں اپنے بھائیوں کے لیے کھول دیں ۔ چالیس لاکھ مہاجرین کو اپنی سر زمین پر بسایا ۔ میں ذاتی طور پر اپنے وسائل کے مطابق 350 افغان گھرانوں کی دیکھ بھال کرتا ہوں لیکن انتہای افسوس سے کہنا…
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 18, 2025
The former skipper also shared a personal note, saying, “I personally take care of 350 Afghan families,” highlighting the deep humanitarian connection between the two nations.
'Afghanistan has forgotten all favours'
Expressing disappointment, Afridi said it was “very sad” that Afghanistan has forgotten Pakistan’s favours and sacrifices. He noted that Afghanistan has openly attacked Pakistan’s borders, forcing Pakistan’s forces to give a befitting response.
“Pakistan has always acted with restraint and brotherhood, but Afghanistan must think wisely,” Afridi remarked. He urged Afghan authorities to avoid actions that harm regional stability and bilateral relations.
'Afghanistan should not be used by terror sponsors'
In his statement on X, Afridi stressed that Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used by countries that support terrorism against Pakistan. He called on Afghan leadership to recognize Pakistan as an Islamic brotherly nation rather than a rival.
“Afghanistan should think — Pakistan is its Islamic brother. It should not be used by countries that support terrorists in Pakistan,” he warned.
