The controversial reality show Lazawal Ishq has sparked a legal storm as a constitutional petition has been filed before the Islamabad High Court, accusing the program of spreading “immoral and indecent” content.
The petition, submitted by Aman Taraqqi Party Chairperson Muhammad Faiq Shah, argues that the show promotes obscenity and undermines Pakistan’s cultural and religious values. Shah contends that Lazawal Ishq encourages moral corruption, especially among young viewers, urging the court to direct PEMRA and PTA to take strict action against such content being circulated on digital platforms.
Seeking broader accountability, the petitioner has also requested the court’s guidance on the role of the Council of Islamic Ideology in overseeing content that impacts public morality. “We believe in freedom of art and expression,” Shah stated, “but freedom should not come at the cost of our moral foundation.”
Hosted by popular actor Ayesha Omar, Lazawal Ishq is inspired by the Turkish reality show A?k Adas? (Love Island). It features contestants living together in a villa, forming romantic connections and competing in challenges to win the finale - a concept that has drawn mixed reactions across Pakistan.
