ISLAMABAD: Prominent celebrities and cricketers have expressed grief over the devastation caused by flash floods in northern Pakistan, which have killed at least 344 people in the past 48 hours, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The NDMA reported that 328 deaths occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while 12 fatalities were recorded in Gilgit-Baltistan and 11 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Rescue operations are continuing in the affected districts including Buner, Swat, Mansehra, Bajaur and Batagram, where homes, shops and infrastructure have been washed away.
Officials fear the toll may rise further as searches continue in cut-off areas.
Singer Asim Azhar wrote on Instagram: “Today, our land weeps. The floods have taken homes, dreams, and precious lives in Pakistan. My heart aches for every mother, father, child, and soul affected. In moments like these, we must become one, one nation, one heart, one hand reaching out to another.” He urged the public to contribute to “trusted relief efforts” to support survivors.
Model and actor Nadia Hussain prayed for the country’s safety, while singer Umair Jaswal extended condolences to families of the victims, urging people to avoid travelling to northern areas to ease rescue operations.
Author Fatima Bhutto, meanwhile, questioned the scale and speed of relief efforts after what she described as “horrifying” disasters.
Cricketers also turned to social media to express solidarity. Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed wrote: “Ya Allah, protect KPK, protect Pakistan. Grant shelter to the homeless, heal the wounded, and give patience to the ones who lost their loved ones. Ameen.”
All-rounder Shadab Khan said on X: “Prayers for the victims, their families, and all those affected. May Allah grant patience and ease in this difficult time.”
Prayers for the victims, their families, and all those affected. May Allah grant patience & ease in this difficult time. 🤲🇵🇰 #PakistanFloods
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) August 15, 2025
Former Test captain Azhar Ali posted: “The devastating floods have taken homes, dreams, and many precious lives. In this moment, we must stand united… Keep them in your prayers, and if you can, support trusted relief efforts.”
The devastating floods have taken homes, dreams, and many precious lives. In this moment, we must stand united as one nation, one heart, one hand reaching out to another. Keep them in your prayers, and if you can, support trusted relief efforts. Because only TOGETHER, we can…
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) August 16, 2025
Other players, including Fawad Khan, Abid Ali and Hassan Ali, also shared prayers and appeals for support.
The floods have taken homes, schools, and fields in KPK. Let’s make dua and do whatever we can to help our people get back on their feet 🙏🏼🇵🇰#PakistanFloods
— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) August 15, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with all the flood victims. Many have lost lives, many are displaced. Please send help and stand with the affected in these hard times. May Allah protect our people. 💔
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) August 16, 2025
“Pakistan will rise again, stronger than before. InshaAllah,” Abid Ali wrote.
May Allah’s mercy and protection be with all those suffering from the floods. 🤲💔
In these difficult times, my heart goes out to everyone affected by the floods. 💔🇵🇰
Together, with prayers, support, and unity .. Pakistan will rise again, stronger than before. InshaAllah. 💚… pic.twitter.com/SgFPix10mx— Abid Ali (@AbidAli_Real) August 16, 2025
The floods, triggered by torrential monsoon rains, have left thousands displaced and destroyed critical infrastructure across northern Pakistan.
