Journalism training programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n News media advertising<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Community development projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pakistani star spoke to the media after attending the British Asian Trust Annual Dinner in London, where she met King Charles and spoke about the importance of mental health awareness in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mahira Khan, who is associated with the British Asian Trust as a mental health ambassador, said the organisation\u2019s work in partnership with Geo TV<\/em> and Jang Group<\/em> in Pakistan on mental health issues is extremely important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPeople still feel ashamed even to talk about mental health,\u201d Mahira Khan said. \u201cThey say, why should we go to a psychiatrist, we are not mad. The word \u2018mad\u2019 should not even be used. It is important to create awareness on this issue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said mental illness should be treated like any other medical condition. \u201cJust as cancer and arthritis are illnesses, mental health conditions are also illnesses,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mahira Khan praised King Charles for his continued support of the British Asian Trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt is a big thing that King Charles attends British Asian Trust events,\u201d she said. \u201cHe knew that I am a mental health ambassador.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event brought together leading figures from the British Asian community, celebrities, philanthropists and supporters of the Trust\u2019s charitable work across South Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZYQMUUqYxr\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&v=14&wp=734&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fapnegn.geo.tv&rp=%2Fgeonewimages%2Fcontent%2Fposts%2Fedit%2F668125%3Fpost_type%3D1#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4070.699999999255%2C%22ls%22%3A2965.39999999851%2C%22le%22%3A3156%7D<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking on wider social issues, Mahira Khan said harassment and violence against women must not be tolerated. She said that more men need to come out and take a stand against the violence on women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n King Charles is the Royal Founding Patron of the British Asian Trust, which works in areas including education, livelihoods, child protection, conservation and mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guests at the event included host for the evening Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE, Dame Meera Syal, Mahira Khan, Konnie Huq, Kunal Nayyar, Preeya Kalidas, Gurinder Chadha, Naughty Boy and Nihal Arthanayake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The evening also featured an exclusive performance by international recording artist Jay Sean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n British Asian Trust CEO, Hitan Mehta OBE said: \u201cWe are grateful for the continued interest our Royal Founding Patron, His Majesty The King, takes in the Trust\u2019s work. His deep and longstanding support for the British Asian Trust is a source of inspiration for our ambitions. Tonight, we also celebrate the extraordinary impact being delivered across South Asia, made possible by the commitment and generosity of the British Asian diaspora and our wider partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event raised more than \u00a31 million for the British Asian Trust.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LONDON: Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan has praised King Charles for supporting mental health initiatives in Pakistan through his charity, the British Asian Trust. 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