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Hania Aamir, Adnan Malik and more speak up for Uzma Khan

Hania Aamir, Adnan Malik and more speak up for Uzma Khan

Many have taken to social media to speak up about the matter, sparking discourse on patriarchy, power dynamics and privilege.
Updated 04 Jun, 2020

Actor Uzma Khan on Thursday filed a complaint against women whom she claimed were the daughters of business tycoon Malik Riaz after the women allegedly broke into Khan's living space with gunmen and instigated violence.

Numerous videos have been circulating on social media, first of the actor and her sister being yelled at by a woman who accuses Khan of having an affair with her husband, Usman.

However, more disturbing videos surfaced later which showed the women breaking into Khan's home with guards who are seen groping and harassing the actor along with beating her and throwing decorative items made of glass at the actor.

Many took to social media to speak up about the matter, calling out the power dynamics involved and sparking discourse on privilege and patriarchy.

Joining them are some celebrities who are expressing their outrage over the violence.

Hania Aamir is furious at the entitled behaviour

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Sarwat Gilani makes some strong points

Adnan Malik summed it up

Zara Peerzada isn't holding back

Zhalay Sarhadi reminds us all that the spouse is responsible for cheating

Areeba Habib makes a call for action

Fahad Mirza lauds Uzma’s courage

Osman Khalid Butt reached out to the actor

He also made sure to make this distinction

Mahira Khan called for accountability

Zara Noor Abbas questioned: who’s next?

Comments

Citizen May 29, 2020 06:56pm
Both parties are totally wrong.
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ALREHAN May 29, 2020 07:02pm
Why uzma khan medical is not done and violence done by women proved. They already have acted late on 27th May and this incident took on 23rd May. Court will require strong evidence of abuse they both suffered
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Sayyar Khan May 29, 2020 07:56pm
How come so far no statement from PTI govt
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wasim May 29, 2020 07:57pm
Twitter warriors in a virtual attack .... No Substance !
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Ayaz May 29, 2020 07:59pm
Three women assault another women. For the pseudo this is a lesson that the bigger issue in our country is the divide between influential people and normal people rather than between men and women.
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Alijimmyarbab May 29, 2020 08:22pm
All Pakistani celebrities can make there point on social media but wont have the courage to come out of their comfort zone to stand up against mafia. Hypocrisy at its highest level
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Hussain May 29, 2020 08:45pm
An unfortunate incident. But more than that, we as a nation have lost any sense of moral compass. There is no control on actions of individuals, misuse of social media and worse is ease of access of all the content available to any age group. In the end, failure of our so called departments is evident beyond comprehension.
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Ali May 29, 2020 09:11pm
she is celebrity. if she would be a common girl imagine what malik riaz would do.
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Alih May 30, 2020 04:20am
Good one. You guys need to stand for your rights and against these thugs. You make sure that they should get what they deserve. These thugs have made a mess and mockery of this country and it’s laws.
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HonorBright May 30, 2020 06:04am
Mahira has spoken my mind: let's not confuse the two things: infidelity and elitist mindset. It's for individuals to decide what they are going to do when their spouses turn out to be unfaithful; it's for State to decide how it punishes those violently entering into someone's residence. There should be no 'extenuating circumstances' in a case like this.
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Navin May 30, 2020 09:55am
So what’s surprising. A lot of these Pakistani aunties come into departmental stores and treat staff like absolute dirt. Almost all talk in harsh tone. Yet we criticise on Twitter.
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RIAZ ULLAH BAIG May 30, 2020 10:25am
So it is acceptable to most of their community to have extramarital affairs? Are they not the same people who cry for women's rights? Was that wife not a women?
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Hassan May 30, 2020 12:19pm
Supreme court should now take suo moto
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Anonymouseee May 30, 2020 01:34pm
Simple rule - you don’t physically touch any man woman or child. That should amount to physical abuse and the culprit should be thrown in jail. You can speak, y’all, shout all you want but DO NOT touch anyone.
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Where are the men? May 30, 2020 04:33pm
If you notice, all of them are women who stood up for Uzma. Mahira, Mehwish, Hania... they are all A-listers. It needs courage to go out and support sisterhood against the corrupt! And of course, Adnan Malik, Fahad Mirza, Usman Mukhtar and Osman Khalid are also there; they are only exceptions in this patriarchal industry who take a stand every time there is something wrong. My question is: Where are the A-list actors, superstars whose words can make a strong case now? Fahad Mustafa, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui? Comfortable in their homes, attending game shows. That is where their social responsibility ends. Shame, shame, shame! Mahira and Mehwish are role models for our young generations, their spirit is fire!!
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Moby May 30, 2020 07:42pm
Actually in both the videos the camera-person is at fault. These domestic issues have no place on social media. It's like people need to see more drama cuz they haven't got enough of Ertrugul or the current drama-queen politicians *triple facepalms*
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Kehkashan Kazmi May 30, 2020 08:55pm
The hidden culture of our society is exposed yet we want this pandemic to end. This is not socially and religiously acceptable behavior. Its time for each one of us to reflect on what we are doing in our lives. Men in our society finds it so easy to be disloyal with the one whom he married upon his own will and choice. We all are equal citizens. They could have gone through formal lines and make both of them accountable for their acts. Taking law in your own hands is not justified in anyway!
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A May 30, 2020 10:59pm
Law isn't concerned about personal issues. Trespass and violence are both very serious offences and everyone guilty must be given at least 5 years in jail.
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Rizman May 31, 2020 01:48am
What about pakistani cricketers. Present and X cricketers there voice mean alot to people
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Wahab Jameel May 31, 2020 10:34am
Lets all agree that law is and never will be equal for all Pakistanis. The girls of mighty Malik Riaz will never be punished by law - i repeat NEVER!!! mark my words -
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