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Atif Aslam contributes PKR15 million as 'medical and food aid' for Gaza

Generous donation is expected to provide crucial assistance

Entertainment Desk October 22, 2023

In a heartwarming gesture of generosity, celebrated and beloved Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has stepped forward to make a substantial contribution of PKR15 million towards essential medical and food aid for Gaza, Palestine. The singer's benevolent donation comes at a time when the region is grappling with trying circumstances, and his act of kindness has been acknowledged with deep gratitude by the organisation to which he donated.

Taking to Instagram, the Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan shared a post featuring the talented star, expressing their profound appreciation for his altruistic gesture. The post read, "Deep gratitude to the esteemed Atif Aslam for his generous contribution of 15 million PKR towards essential medical and food aid for Gaza, Palestine during these trying times. We humbly request your support for the Alkhidmat Gaza Fund."

Atif's contribution to the Gaza relief fund is not only a testament to his compassion but also a shining example of how influential figures can make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. His generous donation is expected to provide crucial assistance in the form of medical aid and food supplies to the people of Gaza, who are facing challenging circumstances. This would, of course, depend on the situation pertaining to the opening of borders in Gaza as well, and how much aid is allowed in.

This act of kindness by Atif highlights the importance of global solidarity and the role that public figures can play in humanitarian efforts. As an artist with a significant following, his donation is expected to inspire others to contribute to similar causes and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by adversity.

Many Pakistani artists are doing various things to amplify the Palestinian cause. Celebrities like Osman Khalid Butt, Hasan Raheem and Ushna Shah have been vocal about what's happening in Palestine, becoming a voice for the many Palestinians who are facing a brutal genocide in the region. Atif, too, took to his social media to share a post "mourning the loss of innocent lives in Palestine."