Justin Trudeau extends support to Afridi, asks Canadians for donations to build hospital in Pakistan

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has thanked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for lending support to a fundraiser held in Vancouver for his charity.The star cricketer thanked the prime minister for his support on his Twitter account and Pakistani and Indian communities of Vancouver for their contribution for a hospital in Kohat.Afridi also shared a collection of photos from the event and a statement from Prime Minister in which Justin Trudeau expressed "warmest welcome and best wishes" ."Tonight, we gather to raise money to build a hospital in Pakistan to assist and provide aid to children. The generosity you have all shown through attendance and donations truly embodies what it means to be Canadian.

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