“Due to the false, frivolous and baseless allegation, the reputation of Malik has adversely suffered at the national and international level", the notification noted, adding that the senator has a right to ‘redeem’ his position after her TV appearances.
The PPP leader has demanded Rs50 billion in damages, a ‘prompt’ withdrawal of the allegations "in the same manner in which [they were] released and posted on social, print and electronic media" within 15 days of receiving the notice, as well as an ‘unqualified apology’.
In case of non-adherence, Malik has threatened to initiate civil and criminal proceedings against Cynthia, the notice sent through his lawyer said. In a series of tweets, the US blogger responded to Malik's second legal notice by noting that she has not even received the first notice yet.
https://twitter.com/CynthiaDRitchie/status/1270339267865251841?s=20
On Sunday, Malik had sent a legal notice of Rs500 million to the blogger through his lawyer, asking for a public apology and withdrawal of rape allegations within 15 days.