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'Everyone's been particularly mean to her': Anoushey Ashraf defends Bushra Bibi, hopes to meet her someday

'Everyone's been particularly mean to her': Anoushey Ashraf defends Bushra Bibi, hopes to meet her someday

The TV host and RJ said despite remaining out of the public eye, the former first lady has come under "terrible scrutiny".
07 May, 2022

TV show host and RJ Anoushey Ashraf lent her support to the former first lady Bushra Bibi on Friday, who has been subjected to even more scrutiny than usual since her husband, former premier Imran Khan was ousted.

The RJ took to Instagram on May 6 and re-shared a video clip of Imran lauding his wife's hospitality. He credited her for taking care of the guests that show up at their home in Bani Gala and often asks him if he has been welcoming the guests the way she has.

Imran sat down with HUM News for an interview with actor Shaan Shahid and had said, "I'm fortunate enough to have Bushra Bibi in my life. Because of her we're able to take care of our guests. I remember once the American ambassador showed up at my place and I lived alone. My house help was rushed to get something for refreshment for the guest and he brought a packet of biscuits, packed and placed it in front of him."

He said that his wife also keeps a check on him to make sure he is hospitable in her absence. "She is very strict about taking care of guests and if I don't do it, she's strict with me as well," Imran told the show host.

Ashraf re-shared the clip of the interview and wrote, "Bushra Bibi has only come under terrible scrutiny even if she chooses to remain out of the eyes of the media". She even said that everyone has been particularly "mean" to her lately and that she would love to meet her one day.

The 39-year-old also asked for help from her followers if anyone could make this happen soon.

Despite being the first lady, Bushra Bibi remained out of the public eye, choosing instead to work behind the scenes on various charitable projects. She was criticised for her face veil when Imran officially sworn in as prime minister. That criticism led to many netizens taking to different social media platforms in her defence, calling on people to let her wear what she wants.

The former cricketer and Bushra Bibi tied the knot early in 2018, surrounded by close family and friends. The union is Khan's third marriage after he divorced Reham Khan in late 2015.

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M Emad May 07, 2022 02:10pm
A Pious Lady.
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M. Saeed May 07, 2022 02:16pm
Pincky memsaab!
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Syed A. Mateen May 07, 2022 03:20pm
People in general have highest respects and regards for the former first lady Bushra Bibi and the core reason is that she wears a Burqa and have not engaged in politics, but instead, she choose to get herself engaged in charitable work for the people. She is a lady who follow Islam in the way a Muslim Woman should follow. I wish, if I can also meet her some day to pay my respects and regards to her.
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Facts May 07, 2022 03:41pm
This Nation has a history of bullying and envying those who dont respond to them. Bushra Bibi is an example and they will do anything low to get her response. Pathetic people.
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Sidc May 07, 2022 03:42pm
She is one of the character in corrupt investigations . People have every right to snub her.
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Ibrahim S May 07, 2022 03:58pm
No body is mean to Bushra Bibi . Once you become a First Lady you are not a private person anymore , you and the PM have the responsibility of 250 million people. Dear Bushra Bibi - it would be nice if you teach civility to your husband . Calling names, spewing profanities against his opponents doesn’t suit a pious Muslim . MSS is a sitting prime minister , he deserves a respect no matter what. IKN can criticize him but he should not unleash profanity laced tirade against him
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Usman May 07, 2022 03:59pm
@M. Saeed Get a life.
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Omer May 07, 2022 04:07pm
@M Saeed One obligation you also have from you lord and that is lower you gears. Shame on you.
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Zaidhaq May 07, 2022 04:14pm
Is there a real person behind the outfit? or is she just a fiction of Imran? hard to tell
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TPA May 07, 2022 04:17pm
Dont forget Farah Khan
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Heathen May 07, 2022 04:23pm
Yes because anyone who’d go out of the norms of people is attacked....we are no different than the people who bully, terrorise and are intolerant of people’s faith or practises... a liberal Taliban in action
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Sita white May 07, 2022 04:46pm
Wait for facts to be revealed.
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TPA May 07, 2022 04:50pm
Both Pinky peerni and Farah Khan are sadiq aur ameen.
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Adeel May 07, 2022 05:11pm
Really Anoushey? Are you blind to the bullying from PTI trolls against Marriyum Aurangzeb? Do you agree to the abuse against Marriyum? Shame on you.
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salima May 07, 2022 05:18pm
This DJ is looking to replace Gogi when the next term comes.
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Alia May 07, 2022 05:20pm
Why do PTI people deserve special treatment? If PTI can gatecrash the ICU of Kulsoom Nawaz who was a cancer patient at the hospital then why can't anyone speak about Pinky peerni?
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Art May 07, 2022 05:26pm
She’s fake
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Mr right May 07, 2022 05:55pm
Hiding her face in full veil means she’s hiding from people and truth!
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Mr right May 07, 2022 05:56pm
Anoushey ashraf is a hater!
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Ibrahim S May 07, 2022 06:03pm
Firmer First Lady claimed that there are only two true great leader in the Muslim world, one Erdogan and other Khan “Sahib”. Instead of getting into further detail. Both destroyed the economy of their countries. Bushra Bibi still live in past and continue to glorifying it.
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LOL May 07, 2022 06:11pm
Why she never traveled with him anywhere.
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Jogi Bharmcharia May 07, 2022 07:16pm
Unsurprisingly she’s been bewitched.
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SecondPilot May 07, 2022 07:41pm
Does anyone in Pakistan know how she looks. She could be anybody. Or may be in Pakistani society her identity is not important.
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Abrar May 07, 2022 09:51pm
Don't worry a podcast is on it's way to you...
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T-man May 07, 2022 10:07pm
@Ibrahim S totally agree.
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Johnw May 07, 2022 10:49pm
Eventually the truth about her will come out and we will all get to see the real face behind the attire
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Tenjee May 08, 2022 12:07am
@SecondPilot you lamented that in Pakistan identity is not important. Oh the irony of such a post from someone hiding their name
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Tenjee May 08, 2022 12:11am
The fact is to a certain section of society, any sign of piety is irksome and jarring because it reflects badly on them. These people would much rather we raced to the gutter of vulgarity. It is much akin to those who get riled at talk of leaving sins. This is one of those conversations that speaks volumes of the participants' views and attitudes to culture and religion.
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Crime Minister May 08, 2022 03:12am
@Ibrahim S a blind follower of corrupt convicted pm.
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Crime Minister May 08, 2022 03:17am
@Adeel only because marium Aurangzeb is a habitual liar, partner in crime, support corrupt. Do you want to learn more about her do let me know.
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Crime Minister May 08, 2022 03:20am
@Alia there was no such incident only a drama by habitual liars only to defame opponent.
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Nadeem Shah May 08, 2022 05:07am
PTI can attack both Mariums and other women of PMLN and PPP if they want but have not.
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Najam May 08, 2022 09:11am
Poor woman is judged for her obnoxious choice for a second husband. But it is her choice
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Najma May 08, 2022 09:22am
I admire her guts to be what she wants to be n believes in! Respect n tolerance are 2 words if we all adhere to then this world would be bliss. Let's begin by giving her that first
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Dr Asim May 08, 2022 01:11pm
Nobody is mean to her but they are upset because behind 'every successful woman is a man's hand.' Other women out of his life to blame previously would have been Jemima and Reham but they are no longer here to blame. This leaves Bushra to now bear the burden of how her husband has been a leader nobody expected to be with record inflation, corruption increasing and other vices like nepotism,hedonism, etc going unchecked within his own party cirlce leading to his downfall. Apparently she is his 'spiritual guide' so if she gave him insight as to change his ways that is good but if not then either lead him down or did not advise him at all.
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Sunshine May 08, 2022 02:37pm
Why would Bushra Bibi want to meet anyone, much less this RJ host and also at a time like this ...when not at her peak but down hill.?? How can media people patronize public figures and try to get fame by such news.
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Khan May 08, 2022 02:46pm
@Zaidhaq are you for real or some bot on internet?
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Syed Hasni May 09, 2022 03:55pm
Anoushey, this is not a lost pet that you should be pitying about, She is a grown up woman with grown up children who knows how to respond to hecklers
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Ghani K May 10, 2022 03:09pm
Permanently wearing covid preventive mask !
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