In her latest vlog, Iqra addressed the reactions surrounding the awards ceremony and took a pointed swipe at her critics. She suggested that some people wanted her to abandon vlogging despite building a community of seven million followers.
She also accused certain individuals of trying to discourage her and damage her confidence. Meanwhile, her husband, Areeb Pervaiz, joined the discussion and shared his own response to the criticism.
Why Did Iqra Kanwal Face Backlash After the Influencer Awards?
The controversy began after Iqra failed to win the Best YouTuber (Female) award at the Pakistan Influencer Awards 2026. The award went to DHA Wali Maid instead.
Iqra expressed disappointment over the outcome, prompting discussions across social media platforms. However, the debate grew further after her husband publicly defended her.
Areeb questioned whether creators producing short-form videos and those making long-form content should compete in the same award category. His remarks added another dimension to the ongoing discussion about fairness in influencer award categories.
Iqra Takes a Sarcastic Swipe at Critics
Addressing the criticism in her recent vlog, Iqra sarcastically referred to those hoping to see her leave the vlogging industry.
She highlighted the seven-million-strong community she had built and questioned why some people wanted her to give up. Moreover, she suggested that certain critics were deliberately attempting to demotivate her.
Her comments indicated that the continuous online criticism had become a significant part of the controversy. Nevertheless, she appeared determined to continue creating content.
Iqra Claims Awards Management Acknowledged Mistakes
Iqra also revealed that she had spoken directly with the awards management following the controversy. According to her, the organisers acknowledged mistakes and promised improvements in future events.
However, the organisers have not independently confirmed her account of the conversation.
She further claimed that some individuals who had criticised her later contacted her privately to apologise. According to Iqra, they admitted joining the online discussion for views and engagement while the controversy was trending.
Iqra Kanwal Wants to Move Beyond the Controversy
Despite the criticism, Iqra indicated that she had already presented her perspective and did not want to prolong the dispute.
Her latest remarks have shifted attention towards her response rather than the award result itself. Meanwhile, her husband’s public support has also remained part of the discussion.
For now, Iqra appears focused on moving forward instead of allowing the controversy to dominate her online presence. Her sarcastic comments, however, have left viewers discussing whether the relentless trolling has affected her experience as a content creator.
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