Ahsan Khan, Adnan Malik and Iffat Omar speak up on Meesha-Ali issue

Ahsan Khan, Adnan Malik and Iffat Omar speak up on Meesha-Ali issue

Pakistani actors Ahsan Khan and Adnan Malik and former model Iffat Omar have spoken up about Meesha Shafi’s sexual harassment allegations against Ali Zafar.

The first high profile #MeToo accusation in the country has received a divided response with some celebrities lending support to Meesha and others vouching for Ali’s “good character”.

Some members of the local entertainment industry have also tackled those making light of the issue and slandering Meesha for speaking up.

Actor Ahsan Khan stressed sexual harassment allegations “should never be taken lightly and made the subject of jokes, gossip and casual conversation.”

“Sexual harassment is a very serious matter,” he wrote on Facebook.

“I pray and hope that truth will prevail in the matter of Meesha Shafi and Ali Zafar and that the innocent party will not be hurt. Let us all take a breath, sit back and let the law take its course. We must have faith in our legal system. Section 509 of the Pakistan Penal Code is capable of handling the matter. More importantly, God is fair. He will ensure a fair outcome. Gossip, slander and chatter can only hurt. Let us refrain from doing that and conduct ourselves with dignity, grace and responsibility,” the Udaari actor further said.