Shahid Afridi Visits UN Headquarters, Meets Pakistan Envoy
— June 17, 2026NEW YORK (AIA) Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi visited the United Nations Headquarters in New York at the invitation of Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. Afridi was given a tour of the UN Headquarters and briefed on the Organization’s role in promoting international peace, security and sustainable development.
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar welcomed Afridi and praised his contributions to Pakistan cricket and his humanitarian work in underserved communities. He noted that sports can serve as a platform for peace and international cooperation. Afridi thanked the Ambassador and the Pakistan Mission for their hospitality. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar also hosted a dinner in his honor.
