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This is Bilal Danish,welcome to the program Awaz-e-Dosti. I pray all are well and having good time You can participate in the program you can call me to share your feedback,comments or suggestionsyour participation is very important. we will listen three reports sharing Afghan refugees struggle, resilience and conscientiousness.
The program starts with the story of young boy Hijrat Khan. Who is epitome of determination and strength, Hijrat is only 10 years old but he is forced to become a skillful loading machinery driver and mechanic. He also works in a farm, most of the civilization might argue that it is a sheer child labor. However, the silver lining in Hijrat's story is that he chosen to earn rather than beg and he is working under the supervision of his father which makes his working environment safe. He goes to school for religious education but he is working full time. The unfortunate aspect instead of books and toys he has tool box in his hand.
Our Second story is about Sherzad Malang,. Sherzad has passion for books, he is student as well. In Afghan refugee camps the book shops are less to none, Being a book lover, Sherzad decided to change it. He opened a stationery and sports equipment shop He not only sells books but he also lends them. He uses his shop as a library, Afghan people borrow Pashto and Persian book from him. He even gets literary book from Qissakhawani bazaar Peshawar on people’s demand. he thinks that as a responsible and mindful member of society it his responsibility to serve his community as well.
Our third story is about “Kabli Resturaunt” which is opened in the heart of Afghan camp. Food is an important part of any culture, it bonds people. This authentic kabli restaurant is a source of happiness for Afghan refugee the taste and genuineness of afghan cuisine like Kabli Pulao,Afghani naan brings the happy memories of their homeland and culture. This restaurant is quite popular among host community. This restaurant does not only bring sense of belonging to Afghans but it also gives chance to both host community and refugees to mingle and share happiness.
Mr Iftikhar Khan a senior journalist from TNN was invited as guest in the last part of show. He emphasized that it is important that peace abounds so that Afghan refugees can find stability. He also shared his views upon the challenges that Afghans are facing such as economic, health and education issues. Another major problem that there is no platform for Afghans where they can raise their voices. Mr Iftikhar Khan appreciated the Power99 efforts and said that more Platform such as Awaz-e-Dosti should be made so that Afghan as a community can articulate their problem and that’s will be the first step towards solution.