Summary
A Lahore court ruled in favor of singer Ali Zafar in a defamation lawsuit against fellow singer Meesha Shafi, ordering her to pay damages. The case stemmed from Shafi's 2018 allegations of sexual harassment against Zafar, which the court found to be unproven. Shafi plans to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- A Lahore court decided that Meesha Shafi must pay 5 million rupees (about $17,900) to Ali Zafar in a defamation case.
- Ali Zafar's lawsuit began after Meesha Shafi accused him of sexual harassment in 2018.
- The court stated that Shafi's allegations against Zafar were not proven and were deemed defamatory.
- The court’s ruling restrains Shafi from repeating her harassment claims against Zafar in any media.
- Shafi intends to appeal the decision, with her legal team arguing the trial court made errors.
- The allegations were part of a high-profile #MeToo movement case in Pakistan.
- In 2018, several women supported Shafi’s claims and accused Zafar of similar misconduct.
