Federal Minister Atta Tarar’s Controversial Remarks on Bushra Bibi Spark Public Backlash
Islamabad:Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar has come under intense scrutiny after making controversial remarks about Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking to the media, Tarar mocked Bushra Bibi’s actions during recent political events, saying, “A woman who claims to be domestic first fled from Pakpattan and now has escaped from here (Islamabad, D-Chowk). It seems like Bushra Bibi was a 100-meter runner in school.”
Tarar’s comments quickly went viral on social media, with many users criticizing his choice of words. Social media users expressed their displeasure, with some accusing the federal minister of using inappropriate and derogatory language towards a woman.
**Criticism from Social Media Users**
Social media personality Mehwish Qamus Khan wrote, “Atta Tarar should be ashamed of using such vulgar language about Bushra Bibi.”
Another user, Aamir Nazir, pointed out, “This is Pakistan’s Information Minister, and the whole world listens to him. This language is unacceptable.”
Sadf Qudoos slammed Tarar, calling him a “small man,” adding, “Look at his position, and then look at his language and mindset.”
Others also took to social media to condemn the remarks, questioning why such personal and inflammatory statements were made in a public forum. One user remarked, “This wasn’t a matter of high importance that you had to share such a degrading comment.”
**Context of the Remarks**
Tarar’s remarks came in the wake of a protest by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who were demanding approval of their demands. During the protest, police used heavy shelling against PTI’s caravan, and when the operation against the protesters began, Bushra Bibi and PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur reportedly fled the scene. This led to sharp criticism from leaders of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), who labeled Bushra Bibi as a “coward” or “fugitive.”
This latest controversy highlights the increasingly heated political rhetoric in the country, where leaders often resort to personal attacks on opponents, raising questions about the decorum expected from public figures in Pakistan.
