Actress Sarah Khan, wife of singer Falak Shabir, took to social media to defend her husband’s comments on women’s dressing, sharing her views on what she believes to be the true meaning of feminism. Khan's remarks, however, received mixed reactions online.

Shabir became embroiled in an online controversy after requesting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to “make a law against those who wear short dresses in public places, bazaars, and streets.” The singer was subsequently criticised by social media users, many of whom accused him of hypocrisy given his own involvement in the entertainment industry.

In response to the backlash, Khan defended her husband through a series of Instagram stories, arguing that his comments were not directed solely at women but at both genders. She also claimed that some women in Pakistan were promoting a distorted version of feminism.

“A healthy society is built on values, dignity, respect, and responsibility. When behaviour that undermines these principles is normalised and celebrated, it affects everyone, not just one group," Khan wrote. She added, “The concern is not whether someone is male or female, but whether the mindset being promoted contributes positively to our culture, families, and future generations." Many social media users were not convinced by Khan’s defence of her husband’s controversial remarks, with several members of the entertainment industry publicly expressing their disagreement. Actress Mansha Pasha and singer Hadiqa Kiani also commented on the video. “Another day, another man thinking morality is all about what a woman wears and they have the right to police it. It’s not new, it's a genre," Pasha wrote while Kiani responded with clapping emojis in support of the criticism.