In a recent podcast appearance, actor Javeria Abbasi responded critically to remarks made by Saba Qamar regarding her permanent move to Karachi.
The exchange has since amplified discussions on social media and within the entertainment industry.
Referring to Qamar’s remark, Abbasi said a city that grants an individual fame and recognition deserves respect, adding that such expressions were inappropriate. She said people maintain a deep emotional attachment to their hometowns and generally refrain from speaking negatively about them.
A clip of the interview quickly went viral on social media, reigniting debate both in support of and against Karachi.
Amid the controversy, Qamar shared an Instagram story clarifying that the phrase “Astaghfirullah” is commonly used to seek forgiveness from Allah and that her words had been misunderstood.
