Momina Iqbal Alleges Blackmail, Harassment and Threats
Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal has once again spoken publicly about her ongoing dispute with former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Saqib Chadhar, alleging that she faced harassment, blackmail, cyberbullying and threats.
Speaking during an appearance on Rehan Tariq’s podcast, the actress said she had filed a case concerning the alleged harassment and threats but claimed that the focus later shifted toward questions about her alleged personal relationship with Chadhar instead of the accusations she had raised.
Momina firmly denied being in a relationship with the former lawmaker. She said that a woman’s decision to refuse a relationship or marriage must be respected, emphasizing that “no means no,” regardless of how close the situation may have been to a marriage.
The actress also alleged that women in Chadhar’s family had faced abusive behavior, including claims of being beaten with belts, having their hair pulled and being pushed against walls. These claims were made by Momina during the podcast and have not been independently established in the material provided.
According to Momina, she had previously supported Chadhar when he entered politics. She claimed that she helped improve his public image, arranged photo shoots and assisted with his grooming during the early stages of his political campaign.
She further alleged that circumstances changed after a controversy involving an alleged kidney-related scandal surfaced during the election period. Momina said that her father subsequently ended any connection between the two, after which tensions allegedly escalated.
The actress claimed that she later received threats and has been dealing with emotional trauma for several years. She said she now wants to leave the dispute behind and move forward with her life.
The allegations remain claims made by Momina Iqbal, and any legal or factual findings would depend on evidence and proceedings by the relevant authorities.