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‘Did my tiny bit to break the cycle of ifs and buts’: Rabia Anum Obaid on her decision to exit Nida Yasir’s show

‘Did my tiny bit to break the cycle of ifs and buts’: Rabia Anum Obaid on her decision to exit Nida Yasir’s show

She tweeted "let’s hope harassers and wife beaters are never given the chance to be heroes again," after walking out of the show earlier in the week because of Mohsin Abbas Haider's presence.
10 Nov, 2022

TV show host Rabia Anum Obaid recently walked off the set of Nida Yasir’s morning show Good Morning Pakistan, where Mohsin Abbas Haider, an actor who was accused of abusing his former wife, had also been invited. She has now called it her “tiny bit to break the cycle of ifs and buts”.

Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Obaid explained why she exited the show. “Did my tiny bit to break the cycle of ifs and buts, let’s hope harassers and wife beaters are never given the chance to be heroes again, those who never apologised for what they did while the victims are still struggling mentally, physically and financially to get back on their feet,” she wrote.

Obaid also acknowledged the love and appreciation that was sent her way after the video started circulating online. She called it “overwhelming” and said that those who shared their own stories with her must know that she has been reading them and even cried. “The first thing I did after walking out was speaking to Fatima , we both cried on phone,” wrote the TV host.

The 32-year-old also responded to tweets referring to the video and how things work behind the camera. Replying to a now deleted tweet, Obaid said that she wasn’t informed about Haider’s arrival, maybe because “it was normal” and said it wasn’t the first time he came on the show. “No one else raised an issue before me. Not their mistake,” she said, referring to the production team.

Another Twitter user questioned if she had been informed about the guests to which Obaid replied, she wasn’t informed about Haider as he was not the initial guest but a replacement for another who couldn’t come at the last moment.

On Tuesday Obaid was seated next to actor Fiza Ali on Good Morning Pakistan. The topic of discussion in the show was about the mistakes everyone has made as a child at some point in life.

However, before anyone began, Obaid informed the host that she was only told about Ali’s presence, not Haider. “There are some mistakes that never leave us, and today I’m not going to make that mistake. There’s an issue I’ve taken a stand for which is domestic abuse and I feel like if this minute effort of mine tomorrow saves my daughter or even my friends, then I have to do it.”

She said that due to the reason she mentioned, she doesn’t want to be a part of the show. “I know how responsible you [Nida] are and I love you for that, but I think If today I sit through the entire show, I will not be able to face my friends, my colleagues and all of those girls for whom I might have to take a stand for in the future, for whom I’ve already raised my voice. So, to take care of that I will not be a part of this show, I’m sorry,” Obaid said.

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M. Saeed Nov 10, 2022 04:30pm
Rabia Anum has proved that, there are still principled ladies around in the industry.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Nov 10, 2022 04:32pm
Bring it on.
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Asif Nov 10, 2022 04:36pm
Is she 100% sure that mohsin is a harraser while he denied that also when she was in makeup room and already knows mohsin is a part of show then why she didn't backout then why sit infront of camera and then create a scene let assume mohsin is innocent then who will responsible for this disgrace infront of live camera highly disgusting attitude
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Truth be told Nov 10, 2022 04:50pm
She used the opportunity to her advantage. She could've decided to stay off camera and walked away. Was she absolutely sure that this person was wife abuser? Would she share stage with Imran Khan who is a daughter/family abandoner? What does she say about that?
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Nasir Nov 10, 2022 05:14pm
if a woman can control his tongue and a man his hand then all can be settled.
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NYS Nov 10, 2022 06:07pm
Why masses are calling out Rabia acted where her intentions are not wrong, You know what some people are not well-versed in subject and tend to get into heated arguments without knowing the context of matter If she exit Infront of live camera then what wrong with this action ?? In case she left prior to programme then how would audience will be able to know that she is taking stand for abuser Not every effort is for liking, as some commenter did on this page
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Sajjad Hussain Nov 10, 2022 06:10pm
@Asif sir playing fixed matches on these shows are order of the day
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Liberator22 Nov 10, 2022 06:29pm
What a scene !
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Salman Nov 10, 2022 06:30pm
Speech was too long, but the stance should be appreciated. However, one thing that really bothers me about Pakistani Urdu celebrities is their urge to use English when 95% of their audience doesn't understand it.
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S.A.M. Nov 10, 2022 06:35pm
Using the cancel culture to her advantage is an act committed in bad faith. It is analogous to killing with kindness the very people that claim to support the cause. Can she please drop the act.
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Ahmed, A Nov 10, 2022 07:56pm
When you are taught every day for past many years on daily basis by a national leader, an ex-PM as to how you can point fingers on every other person alleging them of wrongdoing, corruption and valling them thieves, then 'such allegations are treated as facts' by the society. This is the perfect example as to how an educated young lady has fallen a victim of such malice. Our grand master IK, who was supposed to have held his position beyond all shades of biases has actually corrupted the mindset of our educated class and young generation. People consider allegations as evidence and treat lies as truth and an accused as convict giving no room for giving the right of innocence until proven guilty as proscribed under law. Brutal and utter disgraceful act to humiliate someone just because 'you think or you know he is a harasser'.
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It's me Nov 10, 2022 08:40pm
Cheap try to get Attention of the masses!
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Haroon Nov 10, 2022 08:45pm
@Asif she was not informed at all and what she did, was very right !!!! Male chauvinism is so rampant in our society and that is exactly what you are trying to portray in your comment.
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M. Emad Nov 10, 2022 08:56pm
Cheap Media Publicity.
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Pilar Nov 10, 2022 08:56pm
Wow, lovely website. Thnx ... link
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Truth be told Nov 10, 2022 09:25pm
@Ahmed, A true that. You penned down all my thoughts. Thank you.
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Ahmad Gul Nazir Nov 10, 2022 10:15pm
If she had been so right , she would not have written another tweet defending herself. She herself is doubting. She did wrong . She had some other ways to leave the show without creating such drama
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Cye Nov 10, 2022 10:32pm
@Truth be told she did the right thing and it’s good that she did on camera, it will give courage for other ppl. Who gave some self respect left.
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Kareem Ice Nov 10, 2022 10:33pm
She should have left before sharing the camera with Mohsin. She's not the judge nor she knows the verdict. This was a cheap publicity stunt and nothing else.
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Algoritmi Nov 10, 2022 10:43pm
@Asif When she said she did not know till last minute then why are you questioning it? Please focus on the issue. I strongly agree that one should be given one more chance ONLY if he/she accepts the wrong doing if it had happened and apologies to victim and fans. If his case is in the courts and his innocence is still in question then he should not be invited to any tv shows.
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Faisal Naqvi Nov 10, 2022 10:45pm
Well done Rabia. You don't need to apologize. Proud of you.
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Bunny Nov 11, 2022 12:09am
lets first establish if the man is really guilty .
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Rami Nov 11, 2022 02:17am
Also a question the doctors, lawyers, store clerks etc who have abused do they get cancelled ? Solutions, educations , skills to prevent, and therapy should be discussed ! After, his case he never said he was happy or proud, but since it has been resolved, hopefully, this artist and ex are given the help, time to move on! Abuse cycle should be broken, he has a son, so what job an artist should do ?
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imran Nov 11, 2022 04:14am
Excellent decision
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Zain Alee Nov 11, 2022 07:11am
I don't understand the logic of the people calling her wrong... Man! She is friend of his wife, so definitely much more aware of the abuse than you. She knew, what she was doing. But being uncertain about situation, you guys are calling her out. That's a shame!
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Shahid Nov 11, 2022 12:08pm
You did wrong thing. Whatever he is and whatever he did, you are not a judge. If he did done something wrong and he is ashamed and sorry, leave him and let him move on. You can not end his life. Please grow up. Everyone do mistakes and i m sure you have committed many blunders in your life.
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