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Zhalay Sarhadi Questions Khalilur Rehman’s Claims of Being Honey-Trapped

Pakistani actress Zhalay Sarhadi has challenged the recent claims by playwright Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, who alleged he was the victim of a honey-trapping scheme.

During a recent podcast appearance, Sarhadi discussed the leaked videos involving Qamar, where she questioned the circumstances under which the videos were made.

She pointed out that both Qamar and the accused, Aamna Arooj, claimed that the videos were made under duress with guns pointed at them, yet no such evidence of force was visible in the footage.

Zhalay Sarhadi further questioned why, if Qamar was under threat, the videos were not clear and why they were shot using hidden cameras.

She argued that in typical ransom situation, the captors make straightforward videos with clear demands, unlike the blurry and clandestine footage released in Qamar’s case.

She emphasised that none of the leaked videos suggested that Qamar was held at gunpoint, as claimed.

The controversy has kept Qamar in the headlines, following claims that he was targeted by a criminal gang and later released after paying ransom.

The main suspect in the case had previously stated that they possessed two videos of Qamar, each around an hour and a half long. The suspect later leaked the footage in two parts, showing Qamar in compromising situations with a woman.

While playwright Khalilur Rehman claims his was ensnared in a case of honey-trap the lawyer for the woman he has accused claims it is rather a case of blackmail.

According to a statement given earlier by Amna Urooj’s lawyer, Khalil began blackmailing Amna Arooj a month before the incident, claiming to possess compromising photos taken in a changing room.

Initially, Qamar’s manager contacted Amna, a property dealer who also creates promotional videos and ads, under the guise of work.

However, the nature of their communication soon turned sinister, according to the lawyer. Qamar allegedly suggested that he could help Amna advance in the entertainment industry but only if she fulfilled his personal demands.

The lawyer further revealed that these interactions, including incriminating chats, are reportedly available on a mobile phone accessed by police officials, including DIG, DSP, and Investigation Officer Imran Yousuf.

Amna Arooj’s lawyer asserted that Qamar had already met with her twice and then insisted on another meeting, where he allegedly arrived drunk. During this encounter, Qamar allegedly pressured Amna to engage in a physical relationship, threatening to leak the photos if she refused.

This meeting took a turn when Hasan Shah, identified as the mastermind of the alleged gang, arrived. Despite Amna’s attempts to intervene, Shah warned her of dire consequences if she interfered.

The situation escalated when both Amna and Khalil were allegedly kidnapped by Hasan Shah, but Amna was not a witness to whatever transpired afterward. They were both released eventually.

After Amna’s lawyer met her, she accused the police of torture, claiming that she was slapped, given electric shocks, and pressured to provide a statement declaring the incident a honey trap. Moreover this is not the first time Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has been in the news. Previously Qamar’s comments regarding women and infidelity have caused quite a stir in the showbiz industry and the audience.

His outspoken nature and controversial statements have frequently landed him in the media spotlight, sparking debates across the country. However, his reputation remains divisive, with ongoing debates about his influence on Pakistani culture and society.

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Renowned Pakistani actress Meera has issued a heartfelt plea to British authorities, requesting the United Kingdom to consider her visa application on humanitarian grounds. The Lollywood star, whose real name is Syeda Irtiza Rubab, is seeking entry into the UK to visit her ailing sister undergoing cancer treatment in London.

Addressing the UK High Commission and High Commissioner Jane Marriott, Meera said, “My home is in London. My family lives there. My sister is battling cancer and I need to be by her side. I humbly ask the UK authorities to grant me a visa on merit.”

Meera submitted a new visa application this week after a string of setbacks. Earlier this year, it was revealed that the UK immigration authorities had imposed a 10-year entry ban on her—a restriction that has now expired. The ban was reportedly the result of miscommunication during an English-language interview, which caused confusion and led to her movements being restricted by immigration officials.

Following the expiry of the ban, Meera’s attempt to re-enter the UK hit yet another roadblock when her travel agent mistakenly submitted incorrect information, resulting in a denial due to “false representation.” Meera has since confirmed that she is now taking matters into her own hands and will reapply with complete transparency.

Her mother, Shafqat Zahra Bukhari, has also stepped forward in support, emphasizing that Meera’s family home is in London, and several film projects — in which Meera plays lead roles — are currently stalled due to her absence. “The ban is over. She should be allowed to enter. Meera is a respected artist and has worked hard for her place. Let her reunite with her family,” she appealed.

Meera’s younger sister lives in Germany, while another sister — a qualified solicitor — resides in London. Her mother spends most of her time in the UK at the family home, which was reportedly purchased with Meera’s earnings from her acting career.

Despite her frequent travel to the United States as a Green Card holder, Meera’s inability to enter the UK remains a deeply personal and professional setback.