After British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner posted photos of himself collecting garbage in Islamabad, Wasim Akram voiced his embarrassment and disgust.
Now this is really embarrassing. Where are we heading ? And thanks Mr Turner for doing this almost every week . #safaainisfimaan https://t.co/38wCd9o3J5
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) May 7, 2021
Wasim Akram also thanked Dr. Turner “for doing this almost every week.”
Dr. Turner had earlier posted a photo of himself carrying two bags of garbage picked during a morning stroll in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills.
Turner said, “Another Friday morning stroll, another two bags of litter.” “Safaai nisf imaan hai (cleanliness is half of the faith),”
Dr. Turner also tagged Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat, who thanked him and said, “Great.”
Netizens, on the other hand, took issue with the DC’s remarks, accusing him of being careless with his job.
Shafqaat later explained his remark, claiming that his meaning had been misinterpreted.
“This comment is grossly misunderstood. I was just appreciating the efforts of Dr. Christian to keep Islamabad clean,” said Hamza, adding: “I would request everyone to not litter in forests. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep their surroundings clean.”
This comment is grossly misunderstood. I was just appreciating the efforts of @CTurnerFCDO to keep Islamabad clean. I would request everyone to not litter in forests. It is everyone's responsiblity to keep their surroundings clean. https://t.co/1gdhwiai8C
— Muhammed Hamza Shafqaat (@hamzashafqaat) May 7, 2021
He later added that sanitation crews had collected 1600 tonnes of trash on Friday.
Sanitation Teams picked up 1600 tonnes of waste today. Despite our over commitment with covid we volunteered along with @TigersForceICT. Everyone plz remember that cleanliness is a 2 way street and everyone of us is responsible for it and not just the British High Commissioner https://t.co/jVwwrjZC3o pic.twitter.com/KKlVClQIOQ
— Muhammed Hamza Shafqaat (@hamzashafqaat) May 7, 2021
“Everyone please remember that cleanliness is a two-way street and every one of us is responsible for it and not just the British High Commissioner,” urged Shafqaat.
Meanwhile, Dr. Turner advised citizens of the federal capital to keep Islamabad safe by not littering inaccessible and green areas last week.
Meals are for sharing not littering. Two bags of rubbish collected on Margallas #FridayMorningWalk – please help keep beautiful Islamabad clean cc @hamzashafqaat @dcislamabad @CleanGreenPK pic.twitter.com/jHcvUWxO1c
— Christian Turner (@CTurnerFCDO) April 30, 2021
“Meals are for sharing not littering,” Dr. Turner had said, sharing a picture of two plastic bags stuffed with empty water bottles, tin cans, and other waste material.
He had said, “Please help keep beautiful Islamabad clean.”
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