LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the matter involving PML-N Member of the Provincial Assembly Saqib Chadhar and actress Momina Iqbal will be addressed strictly on merit and in accordance with the law.
The chief minister shared her opinion after Momina Iqbal leveled harassment and other serious allegations against Chadhar and sought help from her.
In a post on X, CM Maryam wrote: “I want to make it absolutely clear that I will 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”.
The recent matter involving a PML-N Member of the Provincial Assembly and a prominent media personality is a personal issue and will be addressed strictly on merit and in accordance with the law, however, I want to make it absolutely clear that I will not spare anyone found…
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 22, 2026
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, she added.
On Friday, Momina Iqbal approached Chung Police to request the filing of a first information report (FIR) against PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar.
She alleged that the lawmaker became verbally abusive after she declined his marriage proposal, following the revelation that he was already married to two women.
