Afghan president welcomes back ‘green-eyed’ Sharbat Gula with honour

Today when Pakistani officials handed over Sharbat Gula to Afghan authorities and deported her at Torkham border, Kabul received her with such a big honour. President Ashraf Ghani and first lady Rula Ghani were eagerly waiting to welcome the National Geographic’s ‘green-eyed girl’ now believe to be in 40s.

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“Pleased to have welcomed Sharbat Gula & her family back to Afghanistan. Her life inspires us all. She represents all the brave women of this land,” Ashraf Ghani tweeted.[/caption]

President Ashraf Ghani has given away the keys of a residential apartment to Nat Geo’s famed ‘Afghan Girl’ Sharbat Gula and promised taking care of her family’s health and education.

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President Ashraf Ghani giving key of the house gifted, to Sharbat Gula[/caption]

First lady Rula Ghani hugged Sharbat Gula and express her love.

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President’s wife Rula Ghani welcomed Sharbat Gula[/caption]

President and first lady showed great love to the family of Sharbat Gula and loved her children.

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Ghani and Mrs. Ghani with the children of Sharbat Gula[/caption]

Afghan and international media covered the story and reported warm welcomes to Sharbat Gula.

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Family members of Sharbat Gula, Afghan authorities and large number of media persons were present there at the function.[/caption]

A member of Sharbat Gula’s family thanked the president for his support. “Sharbat Gula’s life represents Afghanistan’s sorrows and pains, she wants peace in the country so that other refugees return home country like her.”