Ramsha Khan, on the tragic passing of writer & activist AsmaNabeel, took to her social media and raised her voice on the rising cases of breast cancer in Pakistan.
AsmaNabeel, was one of the most dynamic asset of the Pakistan entertainment industry and just recently lost her battle to breast cancer. Ramsha Khan honoured her bravery by adorning a pink dupatta as she advocated for #PardeyMeinParwah – a campaign for breast cancer awareness featuring AsmaNabeel.
“Often women shy away from getting themselves checked for breast cancer in order to protect modesty. However, one shouldn’t have to sacrifice their health or life.
AsmaNabeel, may she rest in peace, was one of the most strong and resilient fighters of breast cancer.” Khan wrote in her message.
She further added about the dupatta.
“This dupatta pays tribute to her bravery and other women like her and encourages women all over Pakistan to get themselves checked on time.”
She concluded her note by encouraged women to get themselves checked timely.
“Prioritise your health and get yourself checked now so that you can take the right decision.”
Pakistan has been reporting one of the highest number of breast cancer cases in region, and the LATE AsmaNabeel had been working for the last few years on building awareness about this deadly ailment and breaking the taboos surrounding it.