{"id":264296,"date":"2020-06-02T10:28:59","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T05:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=264296"},"modified":"2020-06-02T10:28:59","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T05:28:59","slug":"heres-why-lawyer-khadija-siddiqui-dropped-the-uzma-khan-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/heres-why-lawyer-khadija-siddiqui-dropped-the-uzma-khan-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s Why Lawyer Khadija Siddiqui Dropped the Uzma Khan Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the going gets tough, even the tough get going. Reportedly, actress Uzma Khan has decided to go for a settlement in the case against Malik Riaz&#8217;s extended family. This fact was also brought up by lawyer-activist Khadija Siddiqui, who was representing Uzma. She has now distanced herself from this case.<\/p>\n<p>Sources allege that another video of two women, one of them allegedly Uzma Khan, was leaked to blackmail her. This was followed by a backlash from the public. Some even went as far as to use this moral debate to undermine the criminal offenses of Amna Usman against Uzma Khan.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/malik-riazs-relatives-launch-shocking-assault-on-uzma-khan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malik Riaz&#8217;s Relatives Launch Shocking Assault on Uzma Khan<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Previously Uzma Khan had mentioned that she was being offered settlements and even her lawyers were under immense pressure.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Where Is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UzmaKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UzmaKhan<\/a>? What Deal Has Been Offered To Her After FIR Against <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MalikRiaz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MalikRiaz<\/a> Daughters. Who Is Pressurizing Her Counsel Hassan Niazi? &#8211; Here Is Live Interview<br \/>.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZOTg3EdXQu\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZOTg3EdXQu<\/a><br \/>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Wqg3QdFevb\">pic.twitter.com\/Wqg3QdFevb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mian Dawood (@miandawoodadv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/miandawoodadv\/status\/1266387327007576064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 29, 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>One of her legal representatives Hassan Niazi even called out people to keep this a legal debate rather than try and defame the victims with scandalous photographs and videos. However, the video leaked by Irfan Ahson did just that.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Plz keep this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UzmaCase?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UzmaCase<\/a> legal. It\u2019s humble request don\u2019t attack any female\u2019s character. Putting videos pictures of females who have families and futures. Let\u2019s keep this debate legal. I condemn personal attacks on Both the complainant and accused of the case.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hassaan Niazi (@HniaziISF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HniaziISF\/status\/1267143419761168386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 31, 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>As the pressure built up Uzma Khan finally gave in to a settlement.\u00a0 But not before one last statement explaining her dilemma.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;This case could end without me getting justice ever. BUT ALLAH&#8217;s justice will be done in his court and then no one can pressurize me,&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/uzmaaaK\/status\/1267178353129332736<\/p>\n<p>Amid this activist, Khadija Siddiqui, one of the few that stepped up to support Uzma Khan&#8217;s legal battle, dissociated herself from her client.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is to announce that we are disassociating from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UzmaKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UzmaKhan<\/a> case.I understand the reasons of any settlement by two aggrieved women in a rigged system,my conscience doesn\u2019t allow me to be part of any of that,even in a professional capacity.<br \/>Struggle against lawlessness continues<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; khadija siddiqi (@khadijasid751) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/khadijasid751\/status\/1267498527124488193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While accepting the reasons behind settlement in Pakistan&#8217;s rigged system, her struggle against lawlessness wouldn&#8217;t allow her to represent Uzma Khan.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I understand the reasons of any settlement by two aggrieved women in a rigged system,my conscience doesn\u2019t allow me to be part of any of that.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>On the other hand, netizens suggested that settlement isn&#8217;t necessarily a bad thing.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/mahababarghani\/status\/1267519144154587137<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">There is no shame in settlement, as long as both parties are satisfied. Better for the peace of society.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Saira (@Saira63481844) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Saira63481844\/status\/1267501663830638600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/this-ad-about-women-empowerment-is-making-some-people-very-unhappy-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This Ad About Women Empowerment Is Making Some People Very Unhappy [Video]<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Others pointed out how problematic a settlement really is, suggesting outcomes of a lawsuit can be bought.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/walstreetblues\/status\/1267663685872504833<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/itsammartarik\/status\/1267524843311898629<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We as a nation are a cheap sellout! Malik Riaz just happens to know the price label and how to pay! <br \/>Dont be disheartened! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UzmaKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UzmaKhan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/malikriaz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#malikriaz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Usman (@Musmanzee) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Musmanzee\/status\/1267529418118967296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 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\">Disappointed but ye to hona hee tha. Her boyfriend abandoned her, that Malik Riaz daughter fled the country, courts would&#39;ve never pursued the case. Hope <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UzmaKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UzmaKhan<\/a> and her sister move on from this, find happiness, security and better men<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hina Khan (@cesthinakhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cesthinakhan\/status\/1267521664704708608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Others were supportive towards Khadija Siddiqui stating that some things are just lessons.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">People like you have made it complex, As their lawyer, she could have struck a multi million out of court settlement, plus an apology from his daughters.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; pepperbox (@secondaid2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/secondaid2\/status\/1267517186731577346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 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\">What an utter waste of time and drama. Extremely disappointed in @uzmaaaK<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Vanessa Alam (@vanessaalam2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vanessaalam2\/status\/1267501358703403009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s your take on this?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the going gets tough, even the tough get going. Reportedly, actress Uzma Khan has decided to go for a settlement in the case against Malik Riaz&#8217;s extended family. This fact was also brought up by lawyer-activist Khadija Siddiqui, who was representing Uzma. She has now distanced herself from this case. 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