{"id":7572,"date":"2026-01-17T08:11:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T08:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=7572"},"modified":"2026-01-17T08:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T08:11:09","slug":"news-shahid-afridi-permanent-move-islamabad-no-political-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/sports\/news-shahid-afridi-permanent-move-islamabad-no-political-plans\/7572\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Shahid Afridi Relocated from Karachi to Islamabad?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Saturday, 17 Jauary 2026 | Web Desk<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a significant personal move, Pakistan\u2019s former cricket captain and legendary all-rounder, Shahid Afridi, has permanently relocated from Karachi to Islamabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirming the news himself in interactions with the media, Afridi stated that the decision was driven by several personal reasons. He was quick to clarify, however, that this geographical shift should not be interpreted as a political maneuver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>This change has no connection to politics,<\/em>&#8221; Afridi emphasized, putting speculations to rest. &#8220;<em>For now, I am not entering politics.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elaborating on his sentiments behind the move, the former cricketer, renowned for his passionate service to the national team, touched upon a sense of national duty. &#8220;<em>Pakistan and Pakistan cricket have given me immense respect, status, and identity across the world,<\/em>&#8221; Afridi said. &#8220;<em>I now wish to give something back to my country as well.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Afridi did not detail the specific nature of his future plans for public service, his statement underscores a continued commitment to contributing to Pakistan beyond the cricket field. 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