Imran Khan Appoints Ali Zafar as Ambassador for Namal Knowledge City [Reactions]

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Ali Zafar - Namal Knowledge City

The Federal government of Pakistan is being slammed for appointing singer Ali Zafar as the ambassador for Namal Knowledge City. The outrage comes as a result of alleged harassment claims against Ali Zafar, with many questioning whether he was the right choice at all.

According to netizens, the backlash against the Teefa in Trouble actor is also due to concerns that he does not have the background to be representing an academic center.

Namal Knowledge City is an academic center for marginalized populations residing in remote areas of the country.


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Reactions to Ali Zafar appointment

Some netizens say that what does this have to say about the future of education in Pakistan?

 

Others talked about what kind of message this announcement sends to women.

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Some are calling out PM Khan for not appointing someone else who is free of controversy.

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People talked about how there was no shortage of good options.


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About Namal Knowledge City

The knowledge city aims to play a key role in further social and state development. The center was inaugurated over the weekend in a ceremony in Mianwali.

During the first phase of its launch, the center will facilitate over 10,000 students. It is also said to be an environment-friendly initiative with a green building.

Imran Khan even addressed the ceremony, talking about the availability of affordable and quality higher education opportunities in Pakistan.

Do you think PM Khan should have appointed someone less controversial than Ali Zafar? How about Shehzad Roy? Let us know in the comments below.