Pakistani celebrities have leveraged their social media presence to spotlight the ongoing tragedy in Palestine, expressing solidarity and urging action in response to the protracted conflict. One prominent figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry, Maya Ali, recently shared a series of heart-wrenching images from Gaza on her Instagram, coupled with a heartfelt plea for a ceasefire.
In a post that stirred empathy and a sense of urgency, Maya unveiled devastating images depicting the suffering and destruction in Palestine, resulting from Israeli aggression, and she earnestly called for an end to the ongoing one-sided war. Her impassioned caption conveyed profound sorrow and concern for the people of Gaza, shedding light on their enduring 32-day struggle. Maya expressed her overwhelming empathy, acknowledging that she would be overwhelmed by fear if she were in their shoes, underscoring the injustices faced by the people of Gaza.
“One last goodbye,” the star began. “One last call for help, for hope… I honestly don’t think I could survive if I were there; I would be consumed by fear. But the people of Gaza have endured this for 32 days now. It’s profoundly unjust. But this time, we won’t relent until they regain their freedom. They can destroy their homes, schools, universities, and hospitals, but they can’t shake their faith and beliefs. Dear God, please heed the prayers from all corners of the world for the people of Palestine. Put an end to their suffering and free Palestine, Ameen. The world must awaken and demand a ceasefire. Enough is enough.”
Her message resonated as a plea for international intervention and prayers for the liberation and relief of Palestine, underscoring the unwavering faith of its people, even in the face of overwhelming adversity and escalated violence by Israeli forces. Maya implored the world to acknowledge the pressing nature of the situation and called for an immediate ceasefire.
On the other hand, Ayeza Khan, another well-known star actively engaged on social media, took a distinct approach in response to the ongoing Palestinian crisis. In a post that posed the question, “Why aren’t you posting?” concerning raising awareness about Palestine, Ayeza shifted the focus towards the potency of prayer. She expressed her belief that daily prayers hold more significance than daily social media posts, encouraging her followers to fervently pray for the world and refrain from blame or finger-pointing on the platform.
“Because I know that praying daily is more powerful than posting daily,” Ayeza responded to the posed query. “Please, pray for the world as much as you can and avoid pointing fingers and blaming each other on this platform. We all have children and loved ones, and we all can feel the pain. We cannot fathom how painful it is for them, but I maintain my faith in Allah, and soon, Allah will deliver justice, Ameen.”
Prior to these posts, other notable Pakistani celebrities, such as Mahira Khan, Osman Khalid Butt, Ushna Shah, and Hasan Raheem, have consistently voiced their concern over the brutality and injustices inflicted by Israel in Palestine. Their persistent advocacy and amplification of the dire situation in Palestine have drawn attention to the urgent need for resolution and justice.
The collective actions and words of influential Pakistani personalities on social media primarily reflect a unified call for empathy, action, and an end to the ongoing brutality in Palestine. Their messages underscore the power of awareness, prayer, and a united global response to terminate the suffering and advocate for the rights and freedom of the people in Palestine.
