Metro53 - LAHORE: Religious speaker Nasir Madni has publicly apologised to actress Momina Iqbal and withdrawn his earlier remarks about her following legal action initiated by the actress.
The controversy emerged after a statement made by Madni regarding Momina Iqbal went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and criticism. In response, the actress served a legal notice demanding the withdrawal of the allegations and a public apology.
The legal proceedings were pursued by Momina Iqbal’s sister and lawyer, Ramsha Iqbal, who represented her in the matter and sought redress through legal channels.
In a recent statement, Nasir Madni expressed regret over his earlier comments, saying that if any of his words had caused distress to Momina Iqbal or her family, he sincerely apologised. He added that he had no intention of harming anyone’s dignity or reputation and was willing to withdraw his previous stance.
Madni also praised Ramsha Iqbal for her professional competence, stating that she had established a distinct identity in the legal profession. He emphasised that safeguarding the honour and dignity of women was a collective responsibility of society and that no woman should be subjected to baseless allegations or unnecessary controversy.
The development has sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some users welcomed the apology as a positive step towards resolving the dispute, others commended Momina Iqbal for pursuing legal remedies to defend her reputation.
The matter appears to have eased tensions between the parties, although public discussion surrounding the episode continues online.
