TikToker Ali Haider Abadi Rejects Ex-Wife’s Allegations, Swears on Quran in Video Statement
Lahore: Pakistani TikToker Ali Haider Abadi has publicly denied allegations made by his former wife, Zainab, after a video of him pronouncing divorce went viral on social media and Zainab appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for protection.
In a video statement, Ali Haider Abadi rejected all accusations against him and held up a copy of the Quran while asserting that he was innocent. He said he had initially chosen not to comment on the family dispute but decided to respond after, he claimed, his former wife began posting “false” videos accusing him of physically assaulting her and fracturing her finger and hand.
Referring to the widely circulated divorce video, Ali Haider Abadi said it clearly showed that he did not physically assault Zainab. He further claimed that he intentionally recorded the divorce proceedings because he anticipated that allegations of violence might later be made against him.
The TikToker alleged that towards the end of the recording, members of his former wife’s family attempted to seize his mobile phone to prevent him from keeping evidence. He also claimed that he had been living at his in-laws’ home at their request, despite renting both a five-marla house and an apartment, where he said Zainab refused to move.
Ali Haider Abadi stated that he wanted his wife to relocate with him to Hyderabad, but she declined. According to him, he spent three years accommodating her wishes, which led to repeated disagreements between the couple.
Responding to allegations that he had threatened to kill his former wife, Ali Haider Abadi again swore on the Quran and denied making any such threats. He expressed disappointment over the accusations, claiming he had never expected Zainab to make such allegations.
He concluded by saying that he respects all state institutions and is prepared to present evidence in his defense if called upon by any investigative or legal authority.
The allegations and counter-allegations made by both parties have not been independently verified, and no official findings have yet been announced regarding the dispute.
