Detailed verdict issued in Zafar-Shafi case

Detailed verdict issued in Zafar-Shafi case

A sessions court in Lahore has issued a detailed judgment in the defamation case filed by singer Ali Zafar against fellow artist Meesha Shafi, declaring the sexual harassment allegations against him as unproven. Additional Sessions Judge Asif Hayat released a 159-page verdict, directing Meesha Shafi to pay Rs5 million in damages to Ali Zafar for causing mental distress. The court also restrained Shafi from repeating the allegations on any platfo…

Iqrar Ul Hassan blasts Meesha Shafi, cheers Ali Zafar’s victory

Pakistani journalist and TV host Iqrar Ul Hassan has weighed in following a Lahore session court ruling in favor of singer Ali Zafar in his high profile defamation case against Meesha Shafi. The court ordered Meesha Shafi to pay a penalty of Rs. 5 million, a decision that has reignited discussions on defamation, workplace harassment claims, and accountability in Pakistan’s entertainment industry. Iqrar expressed that the penalty imposed on Meesh…