Shahid Afridi takes on challenge of eradicating drugs from FATA
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PESHAWAR: The pride of Pakistan Cricket Boom Boom Afridi has once again taken the lead for his countrymen but this time not in the field of cricket.
Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Khan Afridi on Wednesday met with Peshawar Corps Commander Lt. Gen Nazir Butt and extended his support to eradicate what he said menace of drugs in Tirah Vally in country’s Federally Administered Tribal areas.
The flamboyant all-rounder shared a picture of his meeting with the Corps Commander on Twitter and said during the meeting they agreed on eradicating menace of drugs by a health initiative by Shahid Afridi Foundation.
Lala’s foundation also donated Rs 5 million for Aghoosh Orphanage House that is being built by Alkhidmat Foundation.Afrid attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the center and spoke about work being carried out by his NGO.