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NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
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Pakistani Actor Hina Bayat Slams Karachi Airport Over No Water In Washrooms
Pakistani actor Hina Bayat has slammed the Karachi airport authorities over the unavailability of water in the washrooms. In a video posted to social media, Ms Bayat expressed her frustration about the inconvenience caused to travellers at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, especially when the nation was celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer. The day is observed on May 28 to commemorate the nuclear tests that Pakistan conducted on May 28, 1998. Ms Bayat said that if important places like Karachi Airport didn't have water in the washrooms even on special days, there was no point in feeling proud about the country. "Today is Youm-e-Takbeer and I'm standing at the Karachi International Airport. On a day when we are supposed to celebrate Pakistan's achievements, what I see is that there is no water in any of the washrooms here. People want to pray (namaaz) or take their kids to washrooms, but there is no water," she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hina Bayat (@hinakhwajabayatofficial) Many on Instagram reacted to her video and appreciated her honest assessment of the situation. "Appreciate her honest comments, some prompt action must be taken by concerned authorities!" said a user. "Absolutely, very well said," said another user. "First woman who has kept her thoughts clear clean and accurate. Kudos to u ma'am," read a comment. Ms Bayat further questioned how countries could focus on building big projects, including new trains while ignoring the basic fundamental concerns such as the lack of water at airport washrooms. She asked, "Why have our airports, our institutions, and our systems come to such a state, and no one is willing to admit that these mistakes need to be fixed as well? Big projects are being built, and there are discussions of new trains, but at the same time, the washrooms of international airports don't even have water. It's really unfortunate". Ms Bayat's statement came weeks after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty following the terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. "As far as the Indus Water Treaty is concerned, it will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures terrorism," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the time.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pakistani Actress Hina Khawaja Bayat SLAMS Karachi Airport Over No Water In Washrooms
Last Updated: Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat took to social media to highlight the shocking lack of water in the washrooms of Karachi International Airport. Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, veteran Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat has raised a serious concern — a lack of water at major public locations in Pakistan, including the Karachi International Airport. Sharing a video from the airport on Thursday, Hina expressed her dismay at the worsening civic conditions, urging authorities to wake up and take responsibility. 'At a time when we should be celebrating Pakistan's achievements, there's no water in the washrooms of our international airport. People are trying to perform wuzu, offer namaz, or simply take their children to the bathroom — and there's no water," she said in a video uploaded to her social media. मशहूर पाकिस्तानी अभिनेत्री हिना ख्वाजा बेयत ने हाल ही में एक बयान में देश की हालत पर चिंता जताई। उनका कहना है कि जब राष्ट्रीय गर्व के दिन भी कराची एयरपोर्ट जैसे अहम स्थानों पर वॉशरूम्स में पानी तक नहीं मिल रहा, तो फिर पाकिस्तान में 'फख़्र' का दावा किस बात का किया जा रहा है? — Anahat🇮🇳 (@AnahatSagar) May 29, 2025 She didn't hold back in her criticism of the system: 'Why are our airports, institutions, and infrastructure in such a state of disrepair? No one wants to acknowledge the failures, let alone fix them." Bayat also took a dig at the government's lofty promises: 'Everyone's talking about launching mega projects, fancy trains, and development drives. But who's looking at the basics? It's shameful that we don't even have water at one of our most prominent airports." This comes just a month after India formally suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, following the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The symbolic and strategic move further intensified the diplomatic rift between the two nations. While Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently extended an olive branch, stating he was 'ready to talk" with India on resolving long-standing issues, India remains firm in its stance. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that talks can only resume once Pakistan permanently ends its support for cross-border terrorism. 'As far as the Indus Water Treaty is concerned, it will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures terrorism," Jaiswal said. The strong message echoes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's earlier statement post Operation Sindoor: 'Water and blood cannot flow together." First Published:
