“Is a Father’s Duty Only to Pose for Pictures?” — Aliza Sultan’s Strong Message for Feroze Khan
Karachi: Pakistani actress and model **Syeda Aliza Sultan**, former wife of actor **Feroze Khan**, has once again spoken out strongly about the imbalance of parental responsibilities in society, questioning why fathers are often celebrated for minimal involvement while mothers carry the full weight of raising children.
In a heartfelt statement shared recently, Aliza said, *“Why is it assumed in our society that all responsibilities belong to the mother? Whether it’s dropping kids to school, picking them up, or even earning for them — everything is being placed on women’s shoulders. This is not only difficult but also unfair.”*
Now living as a **single mother**, Aliza has faced years of public scrutiny and emotional struggle following a turbulent divorce and court battles over child custody. Yet, instead of staying silent, she voiced her frustration again — saying that fathers often limit their role to occasional outings and photos for social media.
*“A father’s duty doesn’t end at taking kids to restaurants or posing for pictures,”* she emphasized. *“The real test of parenting lies in everyday exhaustion — waking up early, getting kids ready, managing the home, earning, and worrying about their future. That’s where real responsibility begins.”*
Aliza acknowledged that sometimes women themselves contribute to this imbalance by silently bearing all the burdens, but added that such silence should not absolve men of their duties.
Her statement sparked a wave of debate on social media, especially as **Feroze Khan’s cheerful photos with his children** have been circulating online. While those images show a joyful father, Aliza’s words highlight a starkly different — and often overlooked — side of the story: the daily struggles of single mothers who shoulder emotional, financial, and parental responsibilities alone.
The discussion her comments have reignited raises a broader question: **Is fatherhood about presence, or participation?**
