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<p>Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar broke down on live television as he spoke about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-pakistani-singer-meesha-shafi-accuses-ali-zafar-of-sexual-harassment-says-she-feels-betrayed-by-his-behaviour-131428">sexual harassment charges levied against him by singer Meesha Shafi.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Zafar was giving an interview to Pakistan’s GeoTV when he broke down while claiming that Meesha’s accusations were false and accused her of running a social media campaign against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don’t know why she is doing this, one should ask her,” he said while refuting all the charges. “All of us have been quietly suffering for so long. Not just me, but my family — my kids and my wife too. I haven’t said a single word in the last year as I had decided to take action legally through the court. But they have been making fake accounts and tagging everyone who tries to hire me in order to ruin my career,” he added.</p>

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<p>Zafar then mentioned Mexican singer Armando Vega Gil's name who committed suicide after being accused of sexual harassment. Addressing Shafi directly, Zafar said, "I still urge you to block out all voices and just isolate yourself and connect to God and end this. If you take one step forward, I will take ten steps forward."</p>

<p>In April 2018, at the peak of the #MeToo movement, Shafi accused Zafar of sexually harassing her. &nbsp;In a statement on Twitter, Shafi said, "Ali is someone I have known for many years and someone I have shared a stage with. I feel betrayed by his behavior and his attitude and I know that I am not alone.”</p>

<p>Zafar had denied the charges levied on him and had filed<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-ali-zafar-files-defamation-suit-against-meesha-shafi-146812"> a 100 crore defamation case against Shafi.</a> When the court had dismissed Shafi's appeal, Zafar had tweeted, "Meesha Shafi’s case against me has been dismissed alongside the appeal made against the dismissal. The case in the court is my case against her to pay for damages that her false statement has caused me, which naturally she is trying to run away from. I have also filed a case against all the fake and other accounts being used to run a campaign against me on social media. I have been quiet about all this for a year while thousands of disgusting tweets were posted against me, like a campaign every time a big event comes. But it’s time to expose the truth via due process of law for which I urge the FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) to take strict legal action. And a prayer to our respected courts to decide the matter at earliest for which I would like everyone to join me in asking Miss Shafi to come to the court. #FaceTheCourtMeeshaShafi.”</p>

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Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar broke down on live television as he spoke about sexual harassment charges levied against him by singer Meesha Shafi. Zafar was giving an interview to Pakistan’s GeoTV when he broke down while claiming that Meesha’s accusations were false and accused her of running a social media campaign against him.

Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar broke down on live television as he spoke about sexual harassment charges levied against him by singer Meesha Shafi. Zafar was giving an interview to Pakistan’s GeoTV when he broke down while claiming that Meesha’s accusations were false and accused her of running a social media campaign against him. “I don’t know why she is doing this, one should ask her,” he said while refuting all the charges. “All of us have been quietly suffering for so long. Not just me, but my family — my kids and my wife too. I haven’t said a single word in the last year as I had decided to take action legally through the court. But they have been making fake accounts and tagging everyone who tries to hire me in order to ruin my career,” he added. Ali Zafar breaks down in tears over sexual harassment allegations #ShareToAware pic.twitter.com/C98pD2HO1a — Share To Aware (@ShareToAware) April 28, 2019 × Zafar then mentioned Mexican singer Armando Vega Gil's name who committed suicide after being accused of sexual harassment. Addressing Shafi directly, Zafar said, "I still urge you to block out all voices and just isolate yourself and connect to God and end this. If you take one step forward, I will take ten steps forward." In April 2018, at the peak of the #MeToo movement, Shafi accused Zafar of sexually harassing her. In a statement on Twitter, Shafi said, "Ali is someone I have known for many years and someone I have shared a stage with. I feel betrayed by his behavior and his attitude and I know that I am not alone.” Zafar had denied the charges levied on him and had filed a 100 crore defamation case against Shafi. When the court had dismissed Shafi's appeal, Zafar had tweeted, "Meesha Shafi’s case against me has been dismissed alongside the appeal made against the dismissal. The case in the court is my case against her to pay for damages that her false statement has caused me, which naturally she is trying to run away from. I have also filed a case against all the fake and other accounts being used to run a campaign against me on social media. I have been quiet about all this for a year while thousands of disgusting tweets were posted against me, like a campaign every time a big event comes. But it’s time to expose the truth via due process of law for which I urge the FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) to take strict legal action. And a prayer to our respected courts to decide the matter at earliest for which I would like everyone to join me in asking Miss Shafi to come to the court. #FaceTheCourtMeeshaShafi.”

Ali Zafar breaks down on live television as he talks of sexual harassment charges against him

<p>Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar who faced social media backlash after his colleague Meesha Shafi <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-pakistani-singer-meesha-shafi-accuses-ali-zafar-of-sexual-harassment-says-she-feels-betrayed-by-his-behaviour-131428">accused</a> him of sexual harassment has now sent the female singer a defamation notice of Rs 100 crore. Meesha alleged that Ali Zafar had on several occasions in the past, harassed her physically and that she could no longer keep silent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To this, Ali Zafar’s legal counsel sent a legal notice that has demanded Meesha to delete the tweet that contains her allegations against him and to issue an apology on Twitter, failing which he will file a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against her. Soon after the allegations were made, Ali issued a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-pakistani-singer-ali-zafar-denies-sexual-harassment-allegations-says-have-nothing-to-hide-131574">statement </a>that read: "I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi." <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-after-meesha-shafi-more-women-accuse-ali-zafar-of-sexual-harassment-131673"><em>Also </em></a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-after-meesha-shafi-more-women-accuse-ali-zafar-of-sexual-harassment-131673"><em>Read:</em></a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-after-meesha-shafi-more-women-accuse-ali-zafar-of-sexual-harassment-131673"><em>&nbsp;#MeToo in Pak: After Meesha Shafi, more women accuse Ali Zafar of sexual harassment</em></a></p>

<p>This is what Meesha had written on Twitter while accusing Ali: “I have been subjected, on more than one occasion, to sexual harassment of a physical nature at the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar [...] It has been an extremely traumatic experience for me and my family [...] I feel betrayed by his behaviour and attitude and I know that I'm not alone.”</p>

<p>As reported by a Pakistani website, Meesha’s lawyer Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota on the legal notice said: "We have received the notice and are examining its contents. The contents of Meesha's statements with regard to Ali Zafar are based in truth, and therefore we dispel this notice."</p>

<p>Ali Zafar was last seen in <em>Dear Zindagi</em> with Alia Bhatt.&nbsp;</p>


Meesha had accused Ali Zafar of sexual harassment in a long post on Twitter

Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar who faced social media backlash after his colleague Meesha Shafi accused him of sexual harassment has now sent the female singer a defamation notice of Rs 100 crore. Meesha alleged that Ali Zafar had on several occasions in the past, harassed her physically and that she could no longer keep silent. To this, Ali Zafar’s legal counsel sent a legal notice that has demanded Meesha to delete the tweet that contains her allegations against him and to issue an apology on Twitter, failing which he will file a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against her. Soon after the allegations were made, Ali issued a statement that read: "I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi." Also Read: #MeToo in Pak: After Meesha Shafi, more women accuse Ali Zafar of sexual harassment This is what Meesha had written on Twitter while accusing Ali: “I have been subjected, on more than one occasion, to sexual harassment of a physical nature at the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar [...] It has been an extremely traumatic experience for me and my family [...] I feel betrayed by his behaviour and attitude and I know that I'm not alone.” As reported by a Pakistani website, Meesha’s lawyer Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota on the legal notice said: "We have received the notice and are examining its contents. The contents of Meesha's statements with regard to Ali Zafar are based in truth, and therefore we dispel this notice." Ali Zafar was last seen in Dear Zindagi with Alia Bhatt.

Ali Zafar sends Rs 100 crore legal notice to Meesha Shafi over sexual harassment claims, she responds

<p>Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar was in news yesterday as his colleague from the Pakistani music industry, Meesha Shafi <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-pakistani-singer-meesha-shafi-accuses-ali-zafar-of-sexual-harassment-says-she-feels-betrayed-by-his-behaviour-131428">accused</a> him of sexual harassment. Ali Zafar has now responded to these allegations and denied all of them.</p>

<p>In his reply to the accusations, Zafar wrote, “I am deeply aware and in support of the global #Metoo movement and what it stands for. I am the father of a young girl and a young boy, a husband to a wife and son to a mother. I am a man that has stood up for myself, my family, my colleagues and friends countless times in the face of slander, defamation and general unkindness. I will do the same today. I have nothing to hide, silence is not an option.”</p>

<p>He added, “I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi. I intend to take this through the courts of law and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any allegations here, contesting personal vendetta on social media and in turn disrespecting the movement, my family, the industry and fans. Ultimately, I am a strong believer that the truth, always prevails.”</p>

<p>His full post:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shafi, had on Thursday, claimed that Zafar had harassed her on several occasions. She wrote a long post on Twitter explaining how difficult it was for her to open up and speak about this. She mentioned that she did not believe it when it happened to her as they have both shared the stage on several occasions.</p>

<p>She wrote: “Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo.”</p>

<p>She said, “I have been subjected to sexual harassment of a physical nature at the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. These incidences did not happen when I was young or just entering the industry. This happened to be despite the fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children.”</p>

<p>This comes at a time when the entire Hollywood industry came together to support <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/golden-globes-2018-updates-dressed-in-black-hollywood-stars-have-a-message-28820">#MeToo</a> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-times-up-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-anniston-meryl-streep-and-others-join-hands-to-fight-against-sexual-harassment-28305">Time's Up</a> campaign that started to aid victims of abuse, sexual harassment and rape. Last year opened a can of worms for many producers, actors and other staff of Hollywood who was accused by their peers and subordinates of sexual assault and harassment. The biggest case was that of Harvey Weinstein who was accused by more than 80 women of harassing them over a period of time.&nbsp;</p>


Meesha Shafi, a Pakistani singer accused Ali Zafar of sexual harassment in a tweet on Thursday

Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar was in news yesterday as his colleague from the Pakistani music industry, Meesha Shafi accused him of sexual harassment. Ali Zafar has now responded to these allegations and denied all of them. In his reply to the accusations, Zafar wrote, “I am deeply aware and in support of the global #Metoo movement and what it stands for. I am the father of a young girl and a young boy, a husband to a wife and son to a mother. I am a man that has stood up for myself, my family, my colleagues and friends countless times in the face of slander, defamation and general unkindness. I will do the same today. I have nothing to hide, silence is not an option.” He added, “I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi. I intend to take this through the courts of law and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any allegations here, contesting personal vendetta on social media and in turn disrespecting the movement, my family, the industry and fans. Ultimately, I am a strong believer that the truth, always prevails.” His full post: pic.twitter.com/j1C34onEXC — Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) April 19, 2018 × Shafi, had on Thursday, claimed that Zafar had harassed her on several occasions. She wrote a long post on Twitter explaining how difficult it was for her to open up and speak about this. She mentioned that she did not believe it when it happened to her as they have both shared the stage on several occasions. She wrote: “Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo.” She said, “I have been subjected to sexual harassment of a physical nature at the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. These incidences did not happen when I was young or just entering the industry. This happened to be despite the fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children.” This comes at a time when the entire Hollywood industry came together to support #MeToo and Time's Up campaign that started to aid victims of abuse, sexual harassment and rape. Last year opened a can of worms for many producers, actors and other staff of Hollywood who was accused by their peers and subordinates of sexual assault and harassment. The biggest case was that of Harvey Weinstein who was accused by more than 80 women of harassing them over a period of time.

Pakistani singer Ali Zafar denies sexual harassment allegations, says 'have nothing to hide'

<p>Meesha Shafi is not the only woman to have gone through harassment by singer Ali Zafar it seems as more women have broken their silence and spoken about Zafar's misconduct.&nbsp;<br />
On Thursday, Meesha Shafi, in a long post on Twitter, accused Zafar of 'physical harassment'on more than one occasion.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-pakistani-singer-meesha-shafi-accuses-ali-zafar-of-sexual-harassment-says-she-feels-betrayed-by-his-behaviour-131428">Meesha mentioned she was not the only one</a> and she hoped that her post would lead others to break their silence.&nbsp;<br />
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On Friday, two more women spoke out about Zafar and accused him of 'groping and forcibly kissing' them. Journalist Maham Javaid narrated an incident on Twitter where Ali Zafar tried to kiss her cousin and pull her into a restroom with him.&nbsp;<br />
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“So @itsmeeshashafi’s brave sharing of her experience reminded me of a story about @AliZafarsays from many many years ago, when Ali Zafar tried to kiss my cousin and pull my cousin into a restroom with him. Luckily my cousin’s friends were there to push Ali Zafar off”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So <a href="https://twitter.com/itsmeeshashafi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@itsmeeshashafi</a>'s brave sharing of her experience reminded me of a story about <a href="https://twitter.com/AliZafarsays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AliZafarsays</a> from many many years ago, when Ali Zafar tried to kiss my cousin and pull my cousin into a restroom with him. Luckily my cousin's friends were there to push Ali Zafar off <a href="https://t.co/kBQbBiwyFP">https://t.co/kBQbBiwyFP</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This was on a boat on the way to a party at the Yacht Club between 2004-2005. Why don't I remember the date? Bc this is what's crazy: in those days such sexual harassment was such a non issue and simultaneously such a taboo that we hardly spoke about it</p>
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<p>Thanking Meesha for speaking up, Maham also stated that how they never spoke about the incident before because they felt no one would 'care' because he was a celebrity. "We didn't even think of telling anyone, apart from friends, or reporting him because "he's a celebrity, no one would possibly care or listen". And tbh over the years we forgot the story ourselves, until today. Thanks @itsmeeshashafi for reminding us that our stories matters."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We didn't even think of telling anyone, apart from friends, or reporting him because "he's a celebrity, no one would possibly care or listen". And tbh over the years we forgot the story ourselves, until today. Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/itsmeeshashafi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@itsmeeshashafi</a> for reminding us that our stories matters</p>
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Makeup artist Leena Ghani also shared her story on Twitter and how Zafar had tried to grope her while she was getting a selfie with him. &nbsp;At the time Leena thought she was just thinking things but Meesha’s story made her believe that she “wasn’t crazy.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/itsmeeshashafi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@itsmeeshashafi</a> for your courage and your bravery. It’s never easy. But that should never silence us. I am in total solidarity with you. You are not alone in this because <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Metoo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Metoo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TimesUp?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TimesUp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeBelieveYou?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeBelieveYou</a> <a href="https://t.co/hkQ61bqnFH">pic.twitter.com/hkQ61bqnFH</a></p>
— Leena (@Leena_Ghani) <a href="https://twitter.com/Leena_Ghani/status/987041422326026241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, Mahira Khan put out a cryptic tweet on Friday commenting on people who made light of something as serious as sexual harassment. Mahira wrote, "The sick mentality of those commenting on an issue as serious as sexual harassment as casually as they just show where the root of this problem exists - in our minds. We will continue to breed harassers for as long as we continue to desensitise this issue."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The sick mentality of those commenting on an issue as serious as sexual harassment as casually as they are just shows where the root of this problem exists - in our minds. We will continue to breed harassers for as long as we continue to desensitise this issue.</p>
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMahiraKhan/status/987256830597455872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Post Meesha's allegations, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/entertainment-pakistani-singer-ali-zafar-denies-sexual-harassment-allegations-says-have-nothing-to-hide-131574">Ali issued a statement stating </a>he supported the MeToo global movement and that he would speak to Meesha in court. Zafar denied the allegations and stated that Meesha was being vindictive.&nbsp;</p>


On Friday, two more women spoke out about Zafar and accused him of 'groping and forcibly kissing' them

Meesha Shafi is not the only woman to have gone through harassment by singer Ali Zafar it seems as more women have broken their silence and spoken about Zafar's misconduct. On Thursday, Meesha Shafi, in a long post on Twitter, accused Zafar of 'physical harassment'on more than one occasion. Meesha mentioned she was not the only one and she hoped that her post would lead others to break their silence. On Friday, two more women spoke out about Zafar and accused him of 'groping and forcibly kissing' them. Journalist Maham Javaid narrated an incident on Twitter where Ali Zafar tried to kiss her cousin and pull her into a restroom with him. “So @itsmeeshashafi’s brave sharing of her experience reminded me of a story about @AliZafarsays from many many years ago, when Ali Zafar tried to kiss my cousin and pull my cousin into a restroom with him. Luckily my cousin’s friends were there to push Ali Zafar off” So @itsmeeshashafi's brave sharing of her experience reminded me of a story about @AliZafarsays from many many years ago, when Ali Zafar tried to kiss my cousin and pull my cousin into a restroom with him. Luckily my cousin's friends were there to push Ali Zafar off https://t.co/kBQbBiwyFP — Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018 × This was on a boat on the way to a party at the Yacht Club between 2004-2005. Why don't I remember the date? Bc this is what's crazy: in those days such sexual harassment was such a non issue and simultaneously such a taboo that we hardly spoke about it — Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018 × Thanking Meesha for speaking up, Maham also stated that how they never spoke about the incident before because they felt no one would 'care' because he was a celebrity. "We didn't even think of telling anyone, apart from friends, or reporting him because "he's a celebrity, no one would possibly care or listen". And tbh over the years we forgot the story ourselves, until today. Thanks @itsmeeshashafi for reminding us that our stories matters." We didn't even think of telling anyone, apart from friends, or reporting him because "he's a celebrity, no one would possibly care or listen". And tbh over the years we forgot the story ourselves, until today. Thanks @itsmeeshashafi for reminding us that our stories matters — Maham Javaid (@JMaham) April 19, 2018 × Makeup artist Leena Ghani also shared her story on Twitter and how Zafar had tried to grope her while she was getting a selfie with him. At the time Leena thought she was just thinking things but Meesha’s story made her believe that she “wasn’t crazy.” Thank you @itsmeeshashafi for your courage and your bravery. It’s never easy. But that should never silence us. I am in total solidarity with you. You are not alone in this because #Metoo #TimesUp #WeBelieveYou pic.twitter.com/hkQ61bqnFH — Leena (@Leena_Ghani) April 19, 2018 × Meanwhile, Mahira Khan put out a cryptic tweet on Friday commenting on people who made light of something as serious as sexual harassment. Mahira wrote, "The sick mentality of those commenting on an issue as serious as sexual harassment as casually as they just show where the root of this problem exists - in our minds. We will continue to breed harassers for as long as we continue to desensitise this issue." The sick mentality of those commenting on an issue as serious as sexual harassment as casually as they are just shows where the root of this problem exists - in our minds. We will continue to breed harassers for as long as we continue to desensitise this issue. — Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) April 20, 2018 × Post Meesha's allegations, Ali issued a statement stating he supported the MeToo global movement and that he would speak to Meesha in court. Zafar denied the allegations and stated that Meesha was being vindictive.

#MeToo in Pak: After Meesha Shafi, more women accuse Ali Zafar of sexual harassment

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<p>Meesha Shafi is not the only woman to have gone through harassment by singer Ali Zafar it seems as more women have broken their silence and spoken about Zafar's misconduct.&nbsp;</p>

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News brief: Big stories of the day

<p>After creating a stir in Hollywood, #MeToo movement has now made its way into the subcontinent. Earlier in April, Telugu film actress Sri Reddy had accused prominent film producers of Telugu film industry of casting couch and now popular Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi has accused singer-actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment.&nbsp;<br />
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In a long post on Twitter, Shafi stated that she felt betrayed by his behaviour as they have known each other for a long time and even performed together.&nbsp;<br />
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"Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo" Shafi wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;<br />
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In a lost post that accompanied Shafi's tweet, the singer wrote, " Throughout my career, my family and fans have given me unconditional support... However, despite having a voice there are some issues that are very difficult to speak about as a woman, especially sexual harassment. Today I speak up because my conscience doesn't allow me to be silent anymore. If this can happen to someone like me, an established artist, it can happen to any young woman and that concerns me."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MeToo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MeToo</a> <a href="https://t.co/iwex7e1NLZ">pic.twitter.com/iwex7e1NLZ</a></p>
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<p>"I have been subjected, on more than one occasions, to sexual harassment of a physical nature a the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. These incidences did not happen when I was young or just entering the industry. This happened to me despite the fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children!"</p>

<p>The singer admitted that the experience had been traumatic for her and her family as Ali is someone she has known for many years and has shared the stage with.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shafi hopes that by sharing her experience, she is "breaking the culture of silence and setting an example for young women in Pakistan to do the same."</p>

<p>This is the first time that any prominent figure in Pakistani film industry has spoken out against sexual harassment. Ali is yet to comment on the allegations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meesha is a prominent singer who is credited for songs like&nbsp;<em>Aaya Laariye</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Bhole Bhaley</em>. She was also seen in a cameo role in <em>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag </em>opposite Farhan Akhtar.&nbsp;</p>


Shafi wrote that it was important to break the culture of silence and she wanted to set an example for young women in Pakistan to speak up.

After creating a stir in Hollywood, #MeToo movement has now made its way into the subcontinent. Earlier in April, Telugu film actress Sri Reddy had accused prominent film producers of Telugu film industry of casting couch and now popular Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi has accused singer-actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment. In a long post on Twitter, Shafi stated that she felt betrayed by his behaviour as they have known each other for a long time and even performed together. "Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo" Shafi wrote on Twitter. In a lost post that accompanied Shafi's tweet, the singer wrote, " Throughout my career, my family and fans have given me unconditional support... However, despite having a voice there are some issues that are very difficult to speak about as a woman, especially sexual harassment. Today I speak up because my conscience doesn't allow me to be silent anymore. If this can happen to someone like me, an established artist, it can happen to any young woman and that concerns me." Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo pic.twitter.com/iwex7e1NLZ — Meesha Shafi (@itsmeeshashafi) April 19, 2018 × "I have been subjected, on more than one occasions, to sexual harassment of a physical nature a the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. These incidences did not happen when I was young or just entering the industry. This happened to me despite the fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children!" The singer admitted that the experience had been traumatic for her and her family as Ali is someone she has known for many years and has shared the stage with. Shafi hopes that by sharing her experience, she is "breaking the culture of silence and setting an example for young women in Pakistan to do the same." This is the first time that any prominent figure in Pakistani film industry has spoken out against sexual harassment. Ali is yet to comment on the allegations. Meesha is a prominent singer who is credited for songs like Aaya Laariye and Bhole Bhaley. She was also seen in a cameo role in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag opposite Farhan Akhtar.

Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi accuses Ali Zafar of sexual harassment

<p>The recently concluded Pakistan International Film Festival saw several Indian stars in attendance. The film festival had Pakistan's popular faces hobnobing with Indian film personalities like SS Rajamouli, Nandita Das, Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj and Vinay Pathak.<br />
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From film screenings and interactive sessions on cinema in the subcontinent, Pakistani and Indian film celebrities came together for the five day event.<br />
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Ali Zafar, Sanam Saeed and other celebrities shared photos from the event.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>SS Rajamouli screened his mega film Baahubali at the festival while Vishal Bhardwaj was a part of multiple panel discussions that took place as part of the festival.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I love Pakistan. Whenever I come here, I find a reason to come back again. I didn`t find any changes. The only change I found is that the love for us has increased," Bhardwaj, a National Award winning multi-talented talent, told The News International.</p>

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<p>On cultural exchanges between the two countries and how they can bring them closer, he said: "I think this is the only way to bring normalcy between the two countries more and more cultural events can bridge the gap. And it`s very sad that we are always at loggerheads.</p>

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<p>"We all are alike. If we come together, we`ll be such a great force in the world in terms of everything - culturally, economically as well as politically."</p>

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<p>Bilateral tensions had intensified between India and Pakistan after the September 18, 2016 Uri attack that left 19 Indian soldiers dead and the September 28 surgical strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps the same year.</p>

<p>The political rift has affected cultural ties too as Pakistani artistes are not getting a chance to work in India anymore.</p>


The film festival saw Bollywood filmmakers interacting with Pakistani film celebrities.

The recently concluded Pakistan International Film Festival saw several Indian stars in attendance. The film festival had Pakistan's popular faces hobnobing with Indian film personalities like SS Rajamouli, Nandita Das, Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj and Vinay Pathak. From film screenings and interactive sessions on cinema in the subcontinent, Pakistani and Indian film celebrities came together for the five day event. Ali Zafar, Sanam Saeed and other celebrities shared photos from the event. ‪Great to have you guys #VishalBhardwaj and #rekha_bhardwaj and all other esteemed guests from India. Discussion today on future of music in films. Together we have so much to give to each other. Great initiative by #PIFF. Sultana Aapa and everyone involved. A post shared by Ali Zafar (@ali_zafar) on Mar 31, 2018 at 9:23am PDT × #piff a most wonderful initiative to promote #film and #culture. To share #ideas #creativity #storytelling across #borders. A treat to get so much love and respect and meet the likes of incredible artists such as #nanditadas #ssrajamouli #vinaypathak #vishalbhardwaj too ???? #cake #cakethefilm #sanamsaeed #adnanmalik #samiyaansari #aaminasheikh #asimabbasi #b4umotionpictures A post shared by Sanam Mody Saeed (@sanammody) on Apr 2, 2018 at 9:08am PDT × Absolute fan boy moment. Great food ...better company ! #vishalbhardwaj #rekhabharadwaj #subhashkapoor #asimraza A post shared by Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui (@sheheryarmunawar) on Apr 1, 2018 at 6:03am PDT × SS Rajamouli screened his mega film Baahubali at the festival while Vishal Bhardwaj was a part of multiple panel discussions that took place as part of the festival. @ssrajamouli Sir and #jamilBaig at red carpet of #PIFFkaScene @PIFF_Festival #SSR #SSRajamouli A post shared by SS Rajamouli Fans (@rajamouli_fans) on Apr 1, 2018 at 10:18am PDT × "I love Pakistan. Whenever I come here, I find a reason to come back again. I didn`t find any changes. The only change I found is that the love for us has increased," Bhardwaj, a National Award winning multi-talented talent, told The News International. Right Now @atifaslam #vishalbhardwaj Traveling to #Dubai from Jinnah International Airport #atifaslam #karachi #pakistan #lahore #mydubai #mydxb #burjkhalifa A post shared by Hassan (@hassanaadeez) on Apr 1, 2018 at 12:25am PDT × On cultural exchanges between the two countries and how they can bring them closer, he said: "I think this is the only way to bring normalcy between the two countries more and more cultural events can bridge the gap. And it`s very sad that we are always at loggerheads. "We all are alike. If we come together, we`ll be such a great force in the world in terms of everything - culturally, economically as well as politically." Bilateral tensions had intensified between India and Pakistan after the September 18, 2016 Uri attack that left 19 Indian soldiers dead and the September 28 surgical strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps the same year. The political rift has affected cultural ties too as Pakistani artistes are not getting a chance to work in India anymore.

Art must go on: Bollywood descends on Pakistan Film Festival

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<p>A Pakistani man bearing resemblance to the suspect of raping and murdering a seven-year-old girl was detained by the police in Pakistan&#39;s Punjab on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The man&nbsp;arrested due to his resemblance to the suspect in a CCTV footage released by the police. He has been handed over to Kasur Police for DNA test.</p>

<p>District Police Officer Zahid Ali Marwat said they had examined 20 video footages, and of them, only footage, where the minor girl was seen walking with the suspect, was real.</p>

<p>Earlier in January, the seven-year-old girl in Lahore&#39;s Kasur district was abducted from outside of her aunt&#39;s house, while her parents were away on pilgrimage.</p>

<p>Her body was found in a garbage dumpster, four days after she was reported missing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post-mortem report revealed that she was raped multiple times and was strangled to death.</p>

<p>The unfortunate incident ignited nationwide protests and outrage over allegations of government inaction.</p>

<p>Celebrities like&nbsp;Ali Zafar and Mahira Khan came out in support of the girl and demanded justice for the victim.</p>

<p>The man who abducted minor girl is said to be a serial killer. Police believe the suspected man has assaulted nine girls of the age of five to ten years out of which he killed seven.</p>

<p>The girl&#39;s murder was the 12th such incident reported in Kasur district in a year.</p>

<p>(With inputs from PTI)</p>

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The arrested man has been handed over to Kasur Police for DNA test

A Pakistani man bearing resemblance to the suspect of raping and murdering a seven-year-old girl was detained by the police in Pakistan's Punjab on Tuesday. The man arrested due to his resemblance to the suspect in a CCTV footage released by the police. He has been handed over to Kasur Police for DNA test. District Police Officer Zahid Ali Marwat said they had examined 20 video footages, and of them, only footage, where the minor girl was seen walking with the suspect, was real. Earlier in January, the seven-year-old girl in Lahore's Kasur district was abducted from outside of her aunt's house, while her parents were away on pilgrimage. Her body was found in a garbage dumpster, four days after she was reported missing. The post-mortem report revealed that she was raped multiple times and was strangled to death. The unfortunate incident ignited nationwide protests and outrage over allegations of government inaction. Celebrities like Ali Zafar and Mahira Khan came out in support of the girl and demanded justice for the victim. The man who abducted minor girl is said to be a serial killer. Police believe the suspected man has assaulted nine girls of the age of five to ten years out of which he killed seven. The girl's murder was the 12th such incident reported in Kasur district in a year. (With inputs from PTI)

Lahore rape and murder case: Man resembling suspect arrested

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