A Lahore court ordered musician Meesha Shafi to pay 5 million PKR as compensation to Ali Zafar. The ruling stems from a dispute that became Pakistan’s most prominent #MeToo case.
From questioning about Javed Akhtar’s visa, his etiquette as a guest and his fans at Ali Zafar’s after-party—celebrities in Pakistan were much offended by his statement.
Speaking to ThePrint over phone, Ali Zafar said that it was a small, intimate affair which included the delegates from India such as Javed Akhtar and a few from Amritsar.
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Here’s what’s happening across the border: Actor slammed for controversial post on #MeToo as Khan says day not far off when Pakistan will be disbursing loans to other countries.
Ali Zafar’s dream of being in the Pakistani cinema’s hall of fame is now marred by the emerging #MeToo movement triggered by Meesha Shafi’s allegations.
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