Lahore: Prominent Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar has made an impassioned appeal for peace amid growing tensions between Pakistan and India, criticizing those who promote war and glorify violence. His remarks came shortly after loud explosions were reportedly heard near his residence in Lahore, highlighting how close the conflict has come to civilian life.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Zafar wrote, “We just heard massive explosions from our house.” He addressed his message to “war-chanting, violence-celebrating, conflict-igniting people,” asking whether they truly understand the catastrophic consequences of war between two nuclear-armed nations.
“War is destruction,” he emphasized. “Innocent lives, children, families—these are the ones who get harmed. The world needs to awaken. We need peace. Every life is precious. Every country deserves safety.”
Zafar didn’t just speak to his followers—he called upon the international community to act swiftly to help de-escalate the situation. “The only real solution is dialogue. Talk. Listen. Resolve,” he said, stressing that military conflict is not a solution but a humanitarian disaster in the making.
His message resonates with growing calls from within and outside the region for calm and diplomacy following the recent attack in Pahalgam, which has triggered a sharp rise in tensions. With social media platforms now acting as megaphones for both warmongering and peace advocacy, voices like Zafar’s stand out for urging reason over retaliation.
As artists and public figures continue to use their platforms to call for restraint, the region watches anxiously—hoping that diplomacy will win out before further lives are lost.
