VOICED : Peshawar prisoner Afridi causes headache

VOICED : Peshawar prisoner Afridi causes headache

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the traffic disruptions in Peshawar due to police blocking streets around the central prison. It highlights the case of Shakil Afridi, a doctor imprisoned for aiding the CIA in locating Osama bin Laden. Afridi faces threats from both inside and outside the prison, prompting heightened security measures. The local population is frustrated by the disruptions caused by these measures. Meanwhile, the US is pressuring Pakistan to release Afridi, affecting financial aid. Afridi's chances of release remain slim as he serves a 23-year sentence for treason.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by businessmen and traders in Peshawar?

Roadblocks causing gridlock

Power outages

Lack of customers

High taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Shakil Afridi and why is he imprisoned?

A local businessman accused of fraud

A doctor who helped the CIA locate Osama bin Laden

A journalist reporting on government issues

A politician involved in corruption

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What threat does Shakil Afridi face inside the prison?

Lack of medical care

Threats from disguised criminals

Poor living conditions

Isolation from other inmates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many police officers and soldiers are guarding Shakil Afridi?

50

100

150

200

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the United States taking regarding Shakil Afridi's imprisonment?

Pressuring Pakistan to release him

Offering asylum to Afridi

Providing financial aid to Pakistan

Negotiating a prisoner exchange