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So Mohsin Abbas Haider is a men's rights activist now?

The actor has a bone to pick regarding the lack of NGOs for men in the country...

25 Jul, 2019

Mohsin Abbas Haider has a bone to pick.

The actor, who was granted pre-arrest bail yesterday by a Sessions Court in Lahore is upset that no NGO has reached out to help him, after his wife, Fatema Sohail accused him of sexual harassment.

"No NGO has contacted me. They have only heard Fatema's side of the story and are only supporting her...which isn't a bad thing but I really wish we had NGOs to protect men's rights, to hear their side of the story too."

The actor also accused Fatema of taking away attention from women who have "actually endured domestic abuse".

"I feel all genders are equal. Men, women, old, young, animals all should be treated alike. We can make NGOs for all of them but then the purpose should be to support the truth. Human rights does not mean women rights only. We should also be able to put our side of the story on the table. I'm being accused of putting on a show because I am an actor. But let me tell you sir, there's no better performer than a woman."

Now, we know what you’re thinking: really?

How, in a post-#MeToo world, where men are constantly reminded of their advantages over women could a campaign for men’s rights make even the remotest sense? Apparently it does to Mohsin Abbas Haider except last we checked, domestic abuse is a crime, not a right.

On Saturday night, Mohsin Abbas Haider's wife, Fatema accused him of cheating, beating her up, even while she was 3 months pregnant and taking Rs 5 million from her which he has not given back yet.

An FIR was registered against the actor under Section 406 (criminal breach of trust) and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Pakistan Penal Code and included charges of hurling life threats on the complainant; he is currently out on anticipatory bail and the next court hearing is scheduled for 5 August.

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani Jul 25, 2019 04:00pm

Bad news for Mohsin Abbas, as vast majority of people believe his wife's story without properly listening or investigating from both sides.

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NH Jul 25, 2019 04:00pm

Agree 100% with him.

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SadFaces Jul 25, 2019 04:06pm

Despite what the writer says, he is right in the sense that in a sane world we listen to both sides of the party to resolve a conflict. If NGOs really did not approach him to listen his side then they are no different than those parties who do not listen to the women.

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Flyer Jul 25, 2019 04:08pm

Totally agree with what Mohsin Abbas said about assumption of guilt when any male is accused by a female. Evidence, not rhetoric, must determine guilt and the accuser should be punished if allegations prove to be false.

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Concerned Jul 25, 2019 04:42pm

Everything doesn’t have to be politicized We have a gene of politicizing every event

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Concerned Jul 25, 2019 04:45pm

I think politicizing your issues gives u easy win win And thing that amazes me is when affluent and well off people. Use it to get their way Real victims in pak r overshadowed or r unable to benefit where make beliefs r highlighted

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Zubair Jul 25, 2019 04:45pm

There are a few Men's rights NGO's. Men's rights activism is massively understood. Men's rights activism as about ending the high male mortality rate in high risk jobs like militaries, labour, logging etc. He should learn to keep his hands to himself instead of blaming feminism.

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Newborn Jul 25, 2019 04:48pm

He should go ahead and setup one. He's free nowadays.

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ASM Jul 25, 2019 04:54pm

so when a woman is abused then she needs support but if a man suffers in a relationship then he does not need any help/support. #hypocrisy

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Umar Jul 25, 2019 05:00pm

Very valid point..

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Asad Jul 25, 2019 05:03pm

There is always two sides of a story, so cant have prejudices just because of cry from woman.

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Adil Jadoon Jul 25, 2019 05:39pm

What a loser this guy is. I will not be watching anything he is even remotely associated with.

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Yasir Jul 25, 2019 06:12pm

How come thousands of other men who abuse their wives in the rural areas are subject to something similar???? Are NGO's doing something to safeguard our women from the feudal lords??? Ghareebon ki bhi awaaz bun jao Media walon!

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Uzay Yazdani Jul 25, 2019 06:21pm

... Men have too many rights over women.

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khalid Jul 25, 2019 06:27pm

You must be joking.

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N_Saq Jul 25, 2019 08:09pm

In this case what is a man's right? This is no more a case of he said she said instead it is a case of abuse and physical harm of a woman i.e. weaker sex as there are witnesses to the abuse. The only right Mohsin have here is the right to a trial and if proven guilty serve his sentence as decided by the courts. I am all for a man's right when a man try to physically harm or threaten another man who is physically inferior to him. Yes then I will step up and fight for justice for the inferior man. Courts should come down heavy on Mohsin and make an example of this case by awarding 75% of Mohsin wealth and all current and future earnings to Fatema (Fatema 50%, 25% to his son until he turns 18). This punishment will send a clear message to all men in Pak that physically harming or threatening someone is a crime and you will pay dearly for it. Usually when men hit women, women tend to forgive them, which is ok but the State should never forgive and step in and prosecute such men.

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Sameer Jul 25, 2019 08:17pm

All those metriarchs that absolutely loved this guy for his depression talk now are out to get him.

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Rocky Jul 25, 2019 08:19pm

Agree with Mohsin Abbas. I am not sure if he is guilty or not but Men are unduly targeted in these cases. If found guilty punish him but should have equal chance to defend at least.

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Shami Jul 25, 2019 08:32pm

What rights he is talking about. Right to beat your pregnant wife?

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Hamza Jul 25, 2019 08:41pm

@Adil Jadoon shutup!

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Khan Jul 25, 2019 09:15pm

One should be really praying to not see a day in life in which media and ladies get after you and this man has got both after them.please listen to both sides and give equal chance.dont be a judge yourself.court of law is there.both should go there with proofs.anyone guilty must be punished.usually i see after a month or 2 the same newspapers and same writers write something totally opposite.

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Awaz.... Jul 25, 2019 09:15pm

You have to solve the problem of excessive respectability of females and the huge burden of honor placed on women’s shoulders. For this you need to strengthen women’s rights movement. You first need to make women equal to men in every respect such as politically, socially and economically. You don’t need men’s rights movement for that.

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Aarish Jul 25, 2019 09:27pm

Yes I 100% agree with mohsin Abbas haider. Most often women blackmail Male.everyone support but no one to male.i also felt this when I was also caught in such a situation. Male rights organisation is a need of the hour.

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Aarish Jul 25, 2019 09:27pm

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Rashid ali Jul 25, 2019 09:47pm

There are lots of unreported cases.many women daily go through this issue.....interesting few dare to confront such culpritsl. supporters of mohsin,s point are narrow thinker

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CityDweller Jul 25, 2019 10:22pm

What a loser. The victimized lady has taken the right step at the right time. Just when the abuser was garnering all support and limelight under the garb of depression. He must be banned by all channels.

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Ahmed khan lehri Jul 25, 2019 11:31pm

100% right. Men also have rights but there is on one speaking about them.

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Saad Jul 26, 2019 01:14am

The tone and body language says it all. He should be ashamed of himself rather than putting up a show

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Khan Jul 26, 2019 03:30am

He needs medical help to control his anger.

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Adnan Pasha Jul 26, 2019 06:21am

If one does a through Statistical study to see whether men are more abusive or women, then I am sure many people will be surprised to see the results that there are too many men who are also used and abused by women.

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Hassan Jul 26, 2019 08:19am

@SadFaces Completely agree. Suddenly all accusers are right and the accused is called guilty without due process taking place. What if an investigation proves that a woman has lied in accusing the man. Will all those hammering out a death verdict for the accused suddenly line up and apologize and compensate the man for his suffering in the process. All those who suggest that EVERY woman claiming to be a victim of abuse has to be believed simply because she is a woman and without due process - should remember that there was a time in america (and still happens in some states) where white women accused black men of rape and those men ended up behind bars. Judicial system did not give the men a fair opportunity to defend themselves and decades later dna testing proved them to be unjustly punished for crimes they had not committed. Social media has reduced people’s attention span, patience and ability to listen, research and form a point of view by fully assessing situations.

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Samejo Jul 26, 2019 09:30am

he is just trying to dodge the issue.

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shoaib Jul 26, 2019 09:39am

You get no support for beating up your woman. We would have stood beside you only if you have shown some humanity in that particular situation. Most of the men are facing issues with their wives but rendering to such course of action is unacceptable.

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The ghost Jul 26, 2019 10:24am

Mohsin Abbas is right .There must be NGOs working for safeguarding Men's rights as well. Women often use women's card to go away with their unjustified attitude towards men .Often ,women act as hypocrites and blame patriarchy .there is a reason why you -women - cannot eliminate patriarchy .Became a loyal and trustworthy women , men are yours .

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Tahira Malik Jul 26, 2019 03:55pm

@SadFaces i agreed with Mohsin

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JaiHind Jul 27, 2019 04:53pm

And also last we checked, Everyone is innocent until proven guilty... We shouldn't jump into conclusions without knowing an iota of what's going on, maybe the man is lying, maybe his wife is lying; we don't know.... It's their personal matter and let law take it's own course

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JaiHind Jul 27, 2019 04:56pm

@Shami Right to give his side of the story...

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YM Jul 29, 2019 12:53am

Though, in this specific case, there is strong evidence against him. However, still, there must be a process to listen to both parties and everybody must have a right to share his/her side of the story. NGOs must play a role to improve families reunions, instead of used such cases, only for getting more funds.

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