In the recent Swat River tragedy, 18 members of the same family were swept away by floodwaters while they waited helplessly for rescue. This heartbreaking incident has deeply saddened many showbiz celebrities.
Actress Mahira Khan, who is currently receiving praise for the success of her film Lo Guru, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. She questioned the system, asking how it is possible that people keep dying and help never arrives.
Actress Saboor Aly showed her anger over the poor performance of government departments. She questioned why helicopters are available to dry cricket grounds but not to save human lives.
Zara Noor Abbas and other actors also shared their grief on social media. They demanded proper investigation and improvements in the rescue system.
Actors and sports personalities like Ali Zafar, Humayun Saeed, Faisal Qureshi, and Ahsan Khan also shared their sadness on social media. They said that if help had reached on time, many precious lives could have been saved.
Many citizens also criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on social media. They said that the lives of taxpaying citizens seem to have no value, while millions are spent on unnecessary events.
Celebrities demanded that the weak rescue system and poor emergency response in Pakistan must be improved immediately so that such tragedies can be avoided in the future.
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