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…

Meesha Shafi ordered to pay Rs5m to Ali Zafar for defaming him, harassment case remains pending

Singer Meesha Shafi has been ordered by a Lahore court to pay damages worth Rs5 million to singer Ali Zafar in a defamation suit he filed against her for damaging his reputation after accusing him of sexual harassment online in 2018.  The short order, issued by a sessions court in Lahore on Tuesday, said that […]

War of words erupts over Ali Zafar case after verdict

Actress and public figure Iffat Omar has strongly reacted to anchorperson Iqrar ul Hassan’s comments regarding the long-running legal dispute between Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi, calling his remarks one-sided and insensitive. The reaction comes after a court ruling in the defamation case filed by Ali Zafar against Meesha Shafi. The case, which began in 2018 following Meesha Shafi’s allegations of harassment, concluded after several years of legal…

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…