Renowned Pakistani TV anchor and broadcast journalist, Shiffa Yousafzai, has categorically denied rumors of her marriage, condemning the vicious social media campaign targeting her.
In a statement, Yousafzai emphasized: “I have not married anyone!” She highlighted the vulnerability of women in Pakistan, particularly those in the workforce, who face constant scrutiny and judgment.
Dear All, Let it be clear, I have not married anyone! However the social media campaign, targeting me, reminds me, like it should remind, all working women, that how vulnerable a woman is in male dominated Pakistan always explaining her existence! (Btw this isn’t the first time I…
— Shiffa Z. Yousafzai (@Shiffa_ZY) September 26, 2024
This isn’t Yousafzai’s first encounter with online harassment. She urged social media platforms to remove false content and appealed to decent individuals to refrain from participating in the “witch hunt.”
Yousafzai expressed gratitude to supporters and stressed the need for a safer digital environment for women.
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