In a surprising turn of events, it’s not a politician, but a prominent Pakistani actress, Hina Khwaja Bayat, who has voiced sharp criticism of Pakistan’s deteriorating infrastructure. The famous actress recently expressed her frustration over the lack of basic amenities at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, especially as tensions between Pakistan and India escalate regarding the Indus Water Treaty.
On Thursday, in a video posted from the airport, Hina Khwaja Bayat highlighted the severe shortcomings in the country’s infrastructure, including the unavailability of water at key locations. This criticism comes at a time when the national sentiment is fraught with concerns, as Pakistan faces mounting challenges both internally and on the diplomatic front.
Hina’s Criticism of Pakistan’s Failing Infrastructure
In the video, Hina voiced her disappointment, saying, “Today is Yaum-e-Takbeer (the day commemorating Pakistan’s nuclear tests), and while we should be celebrating Pakistan’s achievements, I am here at Karachi’s international airport and can’t even find water in any of the washrooms. People are trying to perform wudu (ablution) and pray, or even take their children to the washroom, but there’s no water. How is this the state of our airport, our institutions, our systems? And yet, no one seems ready to accept that these are serious issues that need fixing. Big projects are being announced, new trains are being talked about, but basic amenities like water in washrooms at an international airport aren’t being provided. It’s a moment of deep regret.”
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मशहूर पाकिस्तानी अभिनेत्री हिना ख्वाजा बेयत ने हाल ही में एक बयान में देश की हालत पर चिंता जताई।
— Anahat🇮🇳 (@AnahatSagar) May 29, 2025
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? pic.twitter.com/lfXYGhVEFx
Public Reactions to the Video
Hina’s candid post has garnered attention at a particularly tense moment in Pakistan’s relationship with India. On April 22, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The timing of Hina’s video has further sparked discussions online, with many commenting that a country that can’t even ensure water in its public facilities is hardly in a position to fight external battles.
The video has gone viral in India, with people commenting on how even Pakistanis are calling out their own country’s internal issues. Some have even advised Pakistan to focus on resolving its domestic problems before engaging in conflicts with other nations, including India.
Hina’s video underscores the growing frustration among citizens about the state of basic infrastructure in Pakistan. As tensions between the two countries simmer, it is clear that internal challenges, such as lack of resources, are becoming a major point of reflection for the Pakistani public.
Conclusion
This is not just another instance of celebrity activism but a wake-up call to the ongoing issues that Pakistan faces, both at home and on the international stage. As the political landscape continues to evolve, citizens and public figures alike are questioning the leadership and direction of the country’s priorities, especially when basic needs like water and sanitation remain unmet in major public spaces.
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