Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar speaks out against abrogation of Article 370 in J&K

Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar speaks out against abrogation of Article 370 in J&K

HIGHLIGHTS

• Pak cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Monday backed 'Kashmiri freedom'
• His Eid wishes on social media targeted Indian govt for abrogation of Article 370
• We pray for your freedom and what a great purpose to live for. Kashmir, Akhtar said on Twitter

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Monday spoke up against abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, stripping the state of its special status and dividing the state into two Union territories - Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Shoaib Akhtar echoed the Pakistani government's claim that the Kashmir region was being oppressed by the Indian government.

"We stand by your side .. EID Mubarak," he said on social media. The accompanying image read: "You define sacrifice. We pray for your freedom and what a great purpose to live for. #Kashmir".

Pakistan government has objected to complete inclusion of Jammu and Kashmir region into India. The country has cut diplomatic ties with India over the issue.

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