Aitzaz Ahsan Criticised For Sexist Remarks Against Maryam Nawaz On TV

Aitzaz Ahsan Criticised For Sexist Remarks Against Maryam Nawaz On TV
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan's remarks against Pakistan Muslim League - N (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz have been criticised on social media. During a talk show on 92 News, Aitzaz Ahsan commented on Maryam Nawaz's physical appearance and said: "She spends a lot of time getting dolled up." He made the remarks while discussing Maryam's recent press conference and her meeting with the PML-N leaders Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Ahsan Iqbal. "She appears to be a proud and brave woman. I don't know if that is true," he further said.

Social media users including PML-N leaders condemned Aitzaz Ahsan's remarks, terming them sexist. MPA Sania Ashiq said that Aitzaz Ahsan can't see beyond Maryam's physical appearance because he feels threatened by her following.

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