{"id":251648,"date":"2020-03-04T11:38:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T06:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=251648"},"modified":"2020-03-04T11:38:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T06:38:22","slug":"khalilur-rehman-gets-angry-and-abusive-on-talk-show-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/khalilur-rehman-gets-angry-and-abusive-on-talk-show-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Khalilur Rehman Gets Angry and Abusive on Talk Show [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Another day, another epic meltdown on a Pakistani current affairs program. Sometimes a news program can&#8217;t help but turn into a soap opera, or worse. Recently, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar lost his cool with activist Marvi Sirmed on live television. And now people want to know &#8211; why was the controversial playwright on a panel discussing a social issue to begin with?<\/p>\n<p>On Neo TV&#8217;s &#8216;<strong><em>Aisha Ehtisham Kay Sath.<\/em><\/strong>&#8216; the issue of Lahore High Court&#8217;s petition to ban Aurat March was being discussed. The panel experts included journalist-cum-social activist Marvi Sirmed, Senator Maulana Faiz Muhammad, and KRQ.<\/p>\n<p>While KRQ was speaking about the obscenity of &#8216;Mera Jism Meri Marzi&#8217;, the screenwriter lost his cool. He went from hurling abuses to open threats to Ms. Sirmed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2FAllPakistanDramaPageOfficial%2Fvideos%2F664981327581183%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560\" width=\"560\" height=\"308\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Amid all this chaos rather than ask the KRQ to leave, Senator Maulana Faiz Muhammad asked Marvi to &#8216;<em>let the man finish speaking<\/em>&#8216;.<\/p>\n<p>The show host later stated that she could not condemn the abuse and sexism them and there because she was in shock. Perhaps that may explain her reason to let the show go on.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is pertinent to mention here that it doesn&#8217;t make sense to invite someone who doesn&#8217;t have expertise on the subject to address women&#8217;s issues on live TV.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wlSEaNURb9\">pic.twitter.com\/wlSEaNURb9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ayesha Sohail (@ayeshasohaileh4) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ayeshasohaileh4\/status\/1234988037395767296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Its no wonder that Marvi Sirmed and her supporters are now calling for a ban on KRQ.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is the man who preaches morality and mannerism to women participating <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AuratMarch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AuratMarch<\/a>. Just see the true face of anti <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AuratMarch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AuratMarch<\/a> crowd. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ign5vl2wrw\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ign5vl2wrw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marvi Sirmed (@marvisirmed) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marvisirmed\/status\/1234934415895166978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>There are also calls for PEMRA to step in and ban KRQ.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wonder why this shitty xxxx wasn&#39;t chucked out of the studio just when he opened his filthy mouth? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pemra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pemra<\/a> ban him from appearing on TV, and act against channel and anchor who let him has his way. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Razarumi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Razarumi<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marvisirmed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@marvisirmed<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AuratMarch2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AuratMarch2020<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S1XLoYIKMA\">https:\/\/t.co\/S1XLoYIKMA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nasir Jamal (@nasirjamall) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nasirjamall\/status\/1235033175983874048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HRCP demands an unconditional public apology from Mr Qamar. HRCP also asks PEMRA to take immediate notice of such behaviour on a TV talk show and penalise those who are responsible.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (@HRCP87) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HRCP87\/status\/1235057313540694016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The journalist community certainly stands with her. Meanwhile, a few celebs also came out to condemn the industry&#8217;s &#8216;star writer&#8217;.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The way this so called \u2018writer\u2019 shouts at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marvisirmed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@marvisirmed<\/a> clearly manifests what he promotes through drama\u2014patriarchy and bigotry. One feels shame that this person is supposedly representing \u2018men\u2019. This person must be banned on TV. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u4zNveVST0\">https:\/\/t.co\/u4zNveVST0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Khadim Hussain (@Khadimhussain4) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Khadimhussain4\/status\/1235062829746704384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Mahira Khan expressed concerns about how the writer&#8217;s &#8216;harmless fantasies&#8217; escalated to verbal abuse rather quickly.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am shocked at what I have just heard and seen!! Sick to the core. This same man who abused a woman on tv is revered and given project after project because of what? We are as much to blame if not more for perpetuating this thinking!  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/khalilurrehmanqamar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#khalilurrehmanqamar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMahiraKhan\/status\/1234992270094417920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>She even encouraged those speaking up for their rights to not stoop to the level of the aggressor.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I personally think it\u2019s imperative that those that stand with the idea of standing up for your rights should write and speak with clarity. A lot gets lost when we try to match jahaaalat with jahaalat, abuse with abuse. There MUST be a difference.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMahiraKhan\/status\/1234998244083548165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Filmmaker Nabeel Qureshi pointed out how problematic it is to allow this attitude to be projected through television. Not the &#8216;positive image&#8217; you&#8217;re striving for.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As great Jaun Elia Sahib Said &quot;Bohut se logoun ko perhna chahyeah mager wo like rahe hain&quot;<\/p>\n<p>This is for you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/khalilurrehmanqamar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#khalilurrehmanqamar<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately this kind of people are now writing for tv and their work is popular too this shows our society mentality ! Alarming ! <br \/>New low !<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nabeel Qureshi (@nabeelqureshi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nabeelqureshi\/status\/1234973103345635328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ammara Hikmat seconded what Nabeel Qureshi had to say.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/khalilurrehmanqamar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#khalilurrehmanqamar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LD9XQqspE6\">https:\/\/t.co\/LD9XQqspE6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ammara Hikmat (@AmmaraHikmat) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AmmaraHikmat\/status\/1234994103307268096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, journalist Rabia Anum was even ashamed of how Geo Network recently signed a long-term contract with KRQ<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rabia, Geo also signed a contract with Amir Liaquat after his inflammatory remarks were followed by the murder of two Ahmadis. The truth is commercial considerations override principles.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Abbas Nasir (@abbasnasir59) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abbasnasir59\/status\/1234928347282575361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Simultaneously there are a plethora of men young and old, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23khalilurrehmanqamar&amp;src=trend_click&amp;pt=1235057887308726274%2C1235057442385469441\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">lauding KRQ<\/a> for what he did. They obviously fail to understand the legal implications of the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Sirmed&#8217;s supporters are taking the legal route in all this and are signing a petition.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I signed it because I can&#39;t tolerate this person who is a misogynist. He should not be allowed to be part of any media\u00a0network\u00a0when he can&#39;t respect women. His abusive language with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marvisirmed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@marvisirmed<\/a> sirmed is unacceptable<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bycottkhalilurrehmanqamar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bycottkhalilurrehmanqamar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eJYeRInp53\">https:\/\/t.co\/eJYeRInp53<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Change?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Change<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Muhammad Hunain Khokhar (@hunain_khokhar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hunain_khokhar\/status\/1234971339380756481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another day, another epic meltdown on a Pakistani current affairs program. Sometimes a news program can&#8217;t help but turn into a soap opera, or worse. 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