Atiqa Odho Upset with Marriyum Aurangzeb Being Harassed in London

The veteran actress advised people not to get emotional if they disagree with someone’s politics.

Atiqa Odho is upset with PTI supporters’ harassment of PML-N member Marriyum Aurangzeb on the streets of London over the weekend.

Bullying and harassment that has no justification but Pakistan’s political climate has grown toxic over the decades. With political parties like PML-N, PPP, and PTI attacking each other, it is not surprising that their supporters will express the same hatred towards politicians of rival parties.

A video went viral this weekend, showing PML-N member Mariyum Aurangzeb being hounded by PTI supporters on the streets of London.

The 42-year-old federal Minister for Information was heading to the Pret a Manger restaurant in London to grab a cup of coffee when PTI supporters heckled her and chanted “chorni, chorni” (thief).

Atiqa Odha decided to share a message with Pakistanis on her Instagram account after viewing the viral video.

Atiqa Odho

She said,

You may not agree with someone’s politics but harassments of this nature is unacceptable as not the way to solve national issues. Shows a very poor side of Pakistan to the world when overseas Pakistani’s behave in this manner. They become a part of the problem and not the solution. I request my friends and fans to carry themselves with dignity and work through the voting system if you are not happy. You achieve nothing with bad and immature behavior. Don’t get carried away by emotion and lack of proof or correct information. Get your facts right, have evidence for them and then follow the law always. Otherwise you are playing with Pakistan’s future. Regards.

Atiqa Odho is one of Pakistan’s iconic actresses with several hits in her career that spans more than 20 years, including the top drama serials Humsafar, Dasht, Sitara or Mehrunnisa, Nijaat, Pardes, and Pyar kay Sadqay.