Actress Sahiba Jabbar Khattak Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks About Ethnic Groups

Lahore: Pakistani actress and model **Sahiba Jabbar Khattak** has come under heavy criticism on social media after a video of her making controversial remarks about different ethnic communities went viral online.
According to reports, Sahiba Jabbar Khattak—who began her career in modeling before moving into television acting—has recently stepped into the business world and launched a food venture in Lahore.
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In a recent statement shared on Instagram, the actress reportedly said that she prefers hiring hardworking Pathans for her staff because she does not trust Punjabi or Urdu-speaking people. The remarks quickly spread across social media, sparking widespread criticism from users who called the comments inappropriate and irresponsible.
Despite having a large following online, many users said that making such statements about entire communities was unacceptable. Several people demanded that the actress apologize for her remarks.
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One social media user wrote that people should boycott her business if she only wants Pathan customers, while another commented that judging an entire community based on a single bad experience reflects harmful stereotyping. Another user said that racism should not be used as a tool for publicity.
The video continues to circulate online, with many users urging public figures to act responsibly when discussing sensitive social issues.





