LAHORE:
In a surprising turn of events, singer Meesha Shafi admitted in court that women can lie publicly and level serious false allegations against anyone, as she faced cross-examination in a defamation case filed against her by popular singer Ali Zafar.
The proceedings took place at a Lahore district court where Shafi's counsel raised objections to the line of questioning, deeming it irrelevant and repetitive.
During the cross-examination, Zafar's lawyer questioned Shafi about her opinion regarding the allegations made by Talia Mirza against her brother, Faris Shafi. Shafi responded by stating that Mirza confronted Faris based on something she felt, and he offered her an apology.
When pressed further about whether she believed Mirza's allegations against her brother, Shafi hesitated to give a simple yes or no answer. She expressed doubts about Mirza's credibility, stating that since Mirza had lied about the allegations against her, it became challenging to believe her.
The lawyer continued by asking for evidence to support Shafi's claims that Mirza's allegations, accusing her of using degrading names and engaging in sexual relationships with producers and directors, were incorrect. Shafi pointed to the quantity and quality of work she undertook during the project, arguing that her busy schedule left no room for such behavior.
Zafar's lawyer then asked Shafi if she believed that women could lie publicly by leveling false allegations. Shafi responded by stating that...
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