Aamir Liaquat, a TV personality and lawmaker of the ruling PTI, was criticised for not taking care of his first family. However, Liaquat shared a video on Twitter in which he responded to trolls. Since then, he and his second wife, Tuba, have been making appearances on TV shows.
The couple was recently invited to Sanam Baloch's show on a private TV channel and some of the comments they made have put the social media on fire.
While Baloch and Liaquat engaged in a banter (not to mention the awkward flirtations) in the first half of the show, things took a turn for the worse during the last five minutes. The Daastan star asked Liaquat about why his first wife didn't accept the second marriage.
"You are a Islamic scholar. You've studied religion," she addressed her question to the TV personality. "Your kids have been brought up by you in the similar environment. Bushra bhabhi (his first wife), with the way she looks and talks seems to have studied Islam as well. It's not like you have committed a sin by marrying for a second time. Why hasn't she accepted your marriage?"
And Liaquat's response was definitely uncalled for.
"You answered your own question. She didn't study Islam," he asserted. Studying religion and studying it for a degree are two entirely different things."
Baloch then referred to a tweet by Liaquat's daughter regarding Tuba, which she found heart-breaking.
Another day, another tragedy
— Duaa (@duaaart_) November 17, 2018
Ever since you hurt your family
Sincerest prayers for you to recover
And that too goes for the homewrecker
Hoping Allah guides you to the right way
Whilst your children wipe their tears away.
Your devastated daughter in pain,
Duaa Aamir.
"I can recall more than one incident where kids said something that would hurt you even more. But they are kids after all. I don't pay much heed to it," he responded.
Baloch further probed him about why the kids would want to malign his new marriage or character.
"Children's twitter accounts don't appear out of the blue," said Liaquat with an accusatory look on his face, implying that his first wife might have been encouraging the kids to do so.
"I got your point," responded Baloch with a reaffirming gesture.
Soon after the show, social media users called out Baloch and Liaquat for 'degrading' his first family.
"Sanam Baloch invited Amir Liaqat on her morning show and literally advocated for second marriage and asked why didn't the first wife accept it. Shame on you! You are perpetuating sexism and misogyny in our society," one user wrote.
#SanamBaloch invited #AmirLiaqat on her morning show and literally advocated for second marriage and asked why didnt the first wife accept it. Shame on you! You are perpetuating sexism and misogyny in our society. Heed @SAMAATV Educate our society instead..
— Sabeer Lodhi (@sabeerlodhi) December 11, 2018
"And Sanam Baloch endorsing him and passing judgement about his family. Aamir Liaquat ridiculing them it's so disgusting. Can't imagine how painful and humiliating it must be for his family," another one said.
And Sanam Baloch endorsing him and passing judgements about his family. Aamir Liaquat ridiculing them its so disgusting. Cant imagine how painful and humiliating it must be for his family.
— Fatima Malik (@FammaMalik) December 11, 2018
"Such a disappointment to see Sanam Baloch talking about Amir Liaquat's second marriage - where he openly humiliates his first wife, takes pride in doing kifalat for his family and blaming tarbyat? Is there any level to which these morning show hosts can go to for TRP?"
https://twitter.com/acerbtrenchant/status/1072372804346150913
"Like why is Amir Liaqat being invited to morning shows in the first place? And why is he even discussing his first wife and kids?!??? How idiotic is this Faysal Qureshi and Sanam Baloch can you not find better and more deserving guests?" one user commented.
Like why is Amir Liaqat being invited to morning shows in the first place? And why is he even discussing his first wife and kids?!??? How idiotic is this 🤦🏻♀️ #faisalqureshi #sanambaloch can you not find better and more deserving guests? https://t.co/valVgOJNS7
— HafsaS (@thebusybean_) December 10, 2018
"Used to like Sanam Baloch but just lost respect for her after watching this clip. Why would you have this vile polygamous creature on your show and then be applauding him so," said another one.
Used to like Sanam Baloch but just lost respect for her after watching this clip. Why would you have this vile polygamous creature on your show and then be applauding him so... https://t.co/eQmjf6pYDc
— Ayesha Ijaz Khan (@ayeshaijazkhan) December 11, 2018
"I can't even. Saw a clip of Aamir Liaquat and his wife on Sanam Baloch's show. Pathetic," added another.
I can't even. Saw a clip of Aamir Liaquat and his wife on Sanam Baloch's show. Pathetic
— Bushra Joyo (@filmyjoyo) December 11, 2018
"I'm so disappointed in Sanam Baloch for talking about Aamir Liaquat’s first wife. Call him and his wife on the show, that's fine but she could’ve avoided defaming his first wife when she knows NOTHING about the situation. These morning shows are hitting new lows everyday," tweeted another.
Im so disappointed in Sanam Baloch for talking about Aamir Liaquat’s first wife..call him and his wife on the show..thats fine but she could’ve avoided defaming his first wife when she knows NOTHING about the situation..These morning shows are hitting new lows everyday 🤧
— Mahi 🇵🇰 (@xmaahivex) December 11, 2018
"Watched Aamir Liaquat on Sanam Baloch’s morning show just to remind myself how much I hate Pakistani dramas/morning shows etc. So cringeworthy," wrote a user.
https://twitter.com/ayeshaakhannn/status/1072096487356674050
Another one said, "Sanam Baloch is cancelled!"
https://twitter.com/Eff__jai/status/1072267885337370625
However, this just wasn't it.
The PTI lawmaker also announced that he is aiming to produce a Netflix project that will star Tuba as protagonist.
"It is true that Aamir wants me to step into showbiz," Tuba commented. "There aren't any offers yet."
"We have been working on a film that I will produce and it will be on Netflix," he shared.
Aamir also clarified that he and Tuba tied the knot last year in a nikah ceremony with close friends and family. The event that just took place was rukhsati.
"Imran Khan will host my valima," he laughed. "He's promised me."
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