Journalist Ansar Abbasi has sparked debate on social media after urging Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take notice of men and women exercising together in gyms across Islamabad.
In a post on X, Abbasi said mixed workouts by men and women in Islamabad gyms were creating “moral and social issues.” He asked the authorities to immediately set separate timings for women and men and ensure strict implementation.
The post drew criticism from several social media users, who questioned his position and argued that gym access should remain a personal choice.
After facing backlash, Abbasi defended his remarks in another post. He said he had only called for separate gym timings for men and women in line with Islamic teachings.
He added that he was not bothered by those mocking or criticizing him. Abbasi said establishing an Islamic society in Pakistan was a responsibility for everyone and claimed that the Constitution also supported this idea.
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Well he’s kind of correct. Though I disagree with bringing religion into this
Most gyms globally have attention seeking people using phones to create issues where none exist. Also some people do create environment that makes gym for the other gender uncomfortable.
Gyms should not be mixed at all. Too many incidents show its not a good idea
The sad thing is that you and that guy are more worried about religion in the gym then actual issues
High taxes are unislamic
Driving people into poverty is unislamic
Destroying the environment is extremely unislamic
Funny how we are worried about drinking but ok with smoking. Which is unislamic
We have made women into mannequin ls for brands. That’s inhuman more than unislamic
Unemployment, high cost of living are far bigger concerns.
Ansar abbasi is more focused on stupid issues that have no benefit for common man.