{"id":437140,"date":"2025-02-18T12:44:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T07:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=437140"},"modified":"2025-02-18T13:25:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T08:25:31","slug":"maria-b-claps-back-at-aurat-march-lahore-after-being-targeted-in-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/maria-b-claps-back-at-aurat-march-lahore-after-being-targeted-in-protest\/","title":{"rendered":"Maria B Claps Back at Aurat March After Being Targeted in Protest [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"390\">Pakistan\u2019s leading fashion designer Maria B is once again making headlines, but this time, it\u2019s not for her stunning couture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"390\">The designer, businesswoman, and social activist found herself at the center of controversy after being targeted by <a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/will-aurat-march-march-in-march\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aurat March<\/a> Lahore\u2019s organizers during a recent protest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"390\">\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/maulana-hamza-ali-abbasi-officiates-a-nikah-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Maulana&#8217; Hamza Ali Abbasi Officiates a Nikah [Video]<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"390\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-437143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-5-696x1169-1.jpg\" alt=\"maria b aurat march\" width=\"696\" height=\"1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-5-696x1169-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-5-696x1169-1-179x300.jpg 179w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-5-696x1169-1-610x1024.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"445\">Aurat March Lahore\u2019s Protest Against Maria B<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"897\">On February 12, the Aurat March took place in Lahore on Pakistan\u2019s National Women\u2019s Day, with protestors marching from the Press Club to Faletti\u2019s Hotel. Among the many placards carried by participants, some were aimed directly at Maria B and former actor Mishi Khan, criticizing their stance on women\u2019s rights in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"897\">The protest sparked a heated debate on social media, with supporters and critics voicing their opinions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"897\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-437142\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-4-696x1179-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"1179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-4-696x1179-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-4-696x1179-1-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Maria-B-4-696x1179-1-604x1024.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"934\">Maria B Breaks Her Silence<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1057\">In response to the Aurat March backlash, Maria B didn\u2019t hold back. Addressing the Aurat March protest, she shared her strong views:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1281\">\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1281\"><em data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1279\">We have already rejected the Aurat March, Qaum e Lout March, Unsuccessful Women March\u2014what else can I say? I have seen all the placards targeting me and Mishi Khan. The only thing I can question is your upbringing.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"html5\" id=\"arve-html5-\" style=\"max-width:720px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed\">\n\t\t\t<video class=\"arve-video fitvidsignore\" controls controlslist=\"\" data-arve=\"arve-html5-\" onloadstart=\"this.volume=1\" preload=\"metadata\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B.mp4#t=0.1\"><\/video>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1434\">She went on to claim that Pakistani women prioritize Islamic values, independence, and family strength over the ideology promoted by Aurat March.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1677\">\n<p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1677\"><em data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1675\">Pakistani women want to live according to Islamic teachings. They want to be independent and successful for their families, not like you\u2014unsuccessful fashion designers, failed makeup artists, and activists living off foreign funding.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1845\">She further accused Aurat March organizers of pushing a funded agenda, implying that their activism is not representative of Pakistani women\u2019s true aspirations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1900\">Public Reaction: Massive Support for Maria B<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2199\">Maria B\u2019s fiery response has ignited a wave of support across social media. Many netizens are applauding her for standing up for Islamic values and challenging Aurat March\u2019s narrative. Some users even claimed they became her supporters after she started speaking out against the protest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2199\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-437144\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-2-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-2-1024x980.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-2-768x735.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-437145\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-3-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-3-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-3-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-437146\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-1-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-1-1024x502.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/maria-B-1-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2396\">With emotions running high, the debate surrounding Aurat March, feminism, and Islamic values in Pakistan is only intensifying. One thing is for sure\u2014Maria B isn\u2019t backing down anytime soon!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2459\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing controversy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan\u2019s leading fashion designer Maria B is once again making headlines, but this time, it\u2019s not for her stunning couture. The designer, businesswoman, and social activist found herself at the center of controversy after being targeted by Aurat March Lahore\u2019s organizers during a recent protest. Aurat March Lahore\u2019s Protest Against Maria B On February 12, the Aurat March took place [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/maria-b-claps-back-at-aurat-march-lahore-after-being-targeted-in-protest\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":405351,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2576,1298,2570,2522,2538,2530],"tags":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-437140","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrity-news","8":"category-culture","9":"category-designer","10":"category-lgbtq","11":"category-mental-health","12":"category-social-issue-cause"},"wps_subtitle":"","img_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maria-b-1-364x205.jpg",364,205,true],"medium":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maria-b-1-758x426.jpg",758,426,true],"full":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/maria-b-1.jpg",1000,562,false]},"author_name":"Rija Sohaib","categories_name":["Celebrity News","Culture","Designer","LGBTQ","Mental health","Social Issue\/Cause"],"title_text":"Maria B Claps Back at Aurat March After Being Targeted in Protest [Video]","related_stories":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?filter&per_page=4&categories=2576,1298,2570,2522,2538,2530&exclude=437140","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/437140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=437140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/437140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/405351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=437140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=437140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=437140"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=437140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}