Pakistani actress and television personality Saba Faisal, known for speaking her mind about societal issues, has been criticized for her choice of outfit in a recent video shared on Instagram. The actress, who has 2.4 million followers on the platform, was seen preparing for an iftar dinner for her family and friends in Lahore. She was dressed in a beautiful off-white silk shirt and pants, but chose not to wear a dupatta, which has sparked a heated debate on social media.
Many users took to the comments section of the video to express their disappointment and frustration with the actress’s style choice, calling it inappropriate for the holy month of Ramadan. Some users also criticized her for not following traditional Islamic dress codes. The backlash against Saba Faisal comes as the country is observing the final days of Ramadan.
Saba Faisal is not the only celebrity to face criticism for her outfit choice. In recent days, several other Pakistani and Indian celebrities have been called out for their fashion choices, including actress and politician Kangana Ranaut, who faced backlash for her comments on a song featuring Akshay Kumar, Noreen Fatima, and Sanjay Dutt.
In other news, Indian actor Mohib Mirza has made headlines for his comments on inter-gender marriages, while Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa and actress Sana Javed were seen having a playful exchange on stage during a live show. Indian actress Priyanka Chopra was also present at the event.
Meanwhile, Pakistani actress Fayeza Ali has come under fire for her comments on a production house’s demand for a specific outfit, while Indian actress Hama Malini has praised the late actor Dharmendra’s success, saying that his true achievement was the love of the people.
In other international news, French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France will not participate in any military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz, while the Iranian government has confirmed the death of two high-ranking officials, including the head of the Revolutionary Guard, General Qassem Soleimani.
In sports news, the Punjab government has introduced a new law aimed at reducing the amount of illegal weapons in the province, while American President Donald Trump has said that it was necessary to remove the nuclear threat posed by Iran.
