In a case that has gripped Pakistan’s entertainment industry for nearly a decade, singer and actor Ali Zafar has finally spoken out after a sessions court delivered its long-awaited verdict in the defamation and harassment dispute involving fellow artist Meesha Shafi.
On March 31, the court ruled that it did not find Ali Zafar guilty of harassment, effectively closing one of the most talked-about celebrity cases in recent memory. In its decision, the court also imposed a fine of Rs. 5 million on Meesha Shafi for defamation, citing damage to the singer’s reputation.
According to the court’s observations, Meesha Shafi did not appear before the court during proceedings and was unable to substantiate her allegations with sufficient evidence. In contrast, Ali Zafar was noted to have presented his witnesses and fully participated in the legal process, which the court took into consideration while reaching its verdict.
Breaking his silence shortly after the ruling, Ali Zafar shared a reflective and measured statement on Instagram, choosing calm over celebration. “Grateful to God and to everyone who stood by me and by the truth during some testing times in my life. Justice has finally been done,” he wrote.
