Faryal Makhdoom issues apology after using 'racial slur' for Pakistanis

Much to no surprise, wife of the British-Pakistani boxer has found herself in yet another debacle

Boxer Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom have often found themselves amid controversy. From their separation announcement last year to the couple having their second baby in April 2018, Amir and Faryal have managed to always make it to the top of the headlines. Much to no surprise, wife of the British-Pakistani boxer has landed in yet another debacle.

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On August 14, Faryal posted a picture of herself on Instagram that she casually captioned "The p*** inside of me", referring to the racial slur used in the UK to cite Pakistanis. The use of the P-word dates back to the 1960s linked to violence directed to people of South Asian descent.

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Faryal received slack from her followers for using the 'derogatory term'. One user said, "Disgusting for you to use the word p***. It's a term used by racists and not something to be proud of." Another commented, "I'm seriously astonished that you resorted to using that word. Please see a shrink." One stated that it's a word used to insult and target Asians and the people of Pakistan.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmROJJ3gU38/?taken-by=faryalmakhdoom

While many were quick to slam the 27-year-old, some came to her defence. A user explained, "She is a Pakistani. She can call herself whatever she wants so leave her alone." Another added, "False indignation over a non-issue is what this is. She's Pakistani - she can say it if she wants."

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The criticism on the caption provoked the mother-of-two to issue a quick apology and change the text of her post. In an Instagram story that has now been deleted, Faryal wrote, "Huge apologies for any offence caused. As a Pakistani myself, I don't deem shortening the word offensive, especially as we use it so openly in the US. However, I totally understand why it can be perceived that way. I didn't mean any harm whatsoever."

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