LAHORE: Chairperson of the Punjab Women Protection Authority Hina Pervaiz Butt has assured that justice will be provided to actress Momina Iqbal in the harassment case involving PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar.
In a statement shared on social media, Hina Butt confirmed that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has initiated legal proceedings following the actress’s complaint. She also rejected claims suggesting that individuals linked to the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office were attempting to suppress the matter.
Furthermore, Butt stated that Maryam Nawaz remains committed to protecting women and children. She added that the Punjab chief minister has repeatedly demonstrated this commitment through practical actions rather than slogans alone. Consequently, the Punjab Women Protection Authority expressed confidence that justice would prevail in the case.
Lawyers Reveal Details of Alleged Relationship
Meanwhile, significant developments emerged during the investigation into the high-profile controversy. Momina Iqbal appeared before the NCCIA alongside her legal team, where her lawyers presented documentary and digital evidence related to the alleged harassment, threats, and blackmail.
Speaking to the media, lawyers Adnan Ehsan and Rimsha Iqbal claimed that the actress and the PML-N MPA had remained in a relationship during 2022 and 2023. According to the legal team, Saqib Chadhar had expressed a strong desire to marry the actress and had formally proposed to her.
However, the lawyers alleged that Momina Iqbal later discovered that the MPA was already married. They stated that the actress immediately ended the engagement on moral grounds after learning about his previous marriages.
Case Escalated After Actress’s Marriage Arrangement
The lawyers further claimed that tensions increased after Momina Iqbal’s marriage was arranged elsewhere. According to them, the PML-N lawmaker allegedly reacted aggressively and began harassing the actress after learning about her upcoming marriage.
Additionally, the legal team alleged that the MPA used political influence to register a case against Momina Iqbal’s fiancé. Despite the controversy, the lawyers announced that the actress’s wedding would proceed as planned on June 1.
The lawyers also appreciated the response of investigating authorities and expressed hope that the NCCIA would ensure a fair inquiry. Moreover, Momina Iqbal and her legal team thanked Maryam Nawaz for taking immediate notice of the matter and directing authorities to ensure the protection of the actress.
