CM Maryam warns against attempts to use ‘political pressure’ in Momina Iqbal

MPA Saqib Chadhar harassment case Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has warned that any attempts to exert political pressure, abuse influence or exploit a woman by threatening to release “personal content” in the case involving actor Momina Iqbal and PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar will be met with “firm and uncompromising action”. In a tweet posted on Friday evening, the CM said the matter is a “personal issue” that will be “addressed strictly on merit and in accordance with the law”. In a post on social media in which she tagged the PML-N leadership, Momina alleged that she had been subjected to “online harassment, cyberbullying, and death threats for a long time.” In her tweet, CM Maryam said she would not spare anyone found involved in attempting to harass, threaten, or exploit a woman. “No individual, regardless of status, position, or political connections, is above the law. State institutions will perform their duties independently, impartially, and in accordance with the Constitution and the law,” she said. “Any attempt to exert political pressure, abuse influence, or exploit a woman through threats of releasing personal content publicly will be met with firm and uncompromising action. Consider this a clear and serious warning to anyone involved.” On Thursday, Momina and Chadhar appeared before the NCCIA to record their statements. The same day, Momina’s sister Advocate Rimsha Iqbal, who is fighting her case, told reporters that hurdles were being created in Momina’s marriage that was going to take place next month and threats were even hurled at her fiancé. “We have evidence to the claim Momina made against the MPA and presented it to the NCCIA,” she said and expressed the hope her sister would get justice.