Former Pakistan cricket team captain, renowned social figure, and philanthropist Shahid Afridi is embroiled in controversy; his recent comments on the country's political scenario have drawn fierce criticism from supporters of the PTI. An X user shared that all Shahid Afridi brands should be boycotted. Reacting to this, Shahid Afridi said, “Whatever share I have in these brands is spent on girls’ education, clean water wells in different areas, hospitals, welfare of the elderly and distribution of ration to the deserving. I have not taken even a single rupee till date from all these projects but I have provided all resources to run them. The political ignorance and false propaganda of you and people like you cannot stop me from giving the rightful people their right. My mission will continue through my foundation.”
Shahid Afridi Brands Faces Backlash
Afridi's remarks advocating for harmony and unity between political factions during a talk at Pakistan’s embassy in the UK have ignited a firestorm online, with PTI supporters leading calls for a boycott of all products and entities associated with the cricket star. In response to the mounting backlash, Afridi issued a video message clarifying his stance and expressing admiration for PTI founder Imran Khan. Despite his attempts to defuse the situation, negative comments and critiques continued unabated, with some demanding a complete boycott of Afridi's brands and charitable foundations.
