Khalilur Rehman Qamar (KRQ) is once again being bashed by feminists in Pakistan and even the general populace for his inconsiderate comments on feminism as tensions remain high in the nation after the recent numerous reported rape incidents in Pakistan prompting many to protest against the inhumane crimes.
The writer recently made appearance at a local channel in which he once again shared his stance on the freedom of women in Pakistan. “What sort of freedom do they want?” Qamar questioned sarcastically. “They’re out on the roads already, they’re chanting these vicious slogans at Liberty Chowk…I want to question their fathers and brothers. Where are they? Where were they when these women came out on the streets, shouting and screaming? They must have come to the protest with their knowledge. Are they not free to do so? What other kinds of freedom do they yearn for?”
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Qamar then questioned whether it is just to ‘abuse’ ones own country just to slander men. “Who appointed these 35, 40 women as representatives of the rest of the pious women of Pakistan? This is something that has not been questioned,” he said. “Under the disguise of freedom of speech, can these women abuse the culture, traditions, norms, brothers and fathers of our country? I would want the rest of the women of Pakistan to not fall prey to the agendas of these ‘vulgar’ women.”
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Qamar castigated for his biased and extremist comments
Many celebrities rebuked the writer after the video of his comments went viral. Maheen Khan a famous designer tweeted, “Who is this sick, depraved man? Men like him are the real enemies.”
Who is sick ,depraved man .Men like him are the real enemies https://t.co/XTmBcv0HEP
— Maheen Khan (@Maheenkhanpk) September 16, 2020
Pop singer Annie Khalid commented saying, “Wow… he is so angry. He hates women; it’s written all over his face and in every word uttered by his filthy mouth. I pity all the women in his life, including his mother and sister, the women he’s interacted with in the past and will meet in the future.”
Wow… he is so angry. He hates women its written all over his face and in every word uttered from his filthy mouth. I feel pity on all the women in his life inc his mother and sis, and the women he's interacted with in the past, and will do in the future. #Supremeasshole
— Annie Khalid (@annie_khalid) September 16, 2020
“No space for him in any women’s rights discourse. Those who work on women’s rights are free to disagree with each other but people who have no credentials to comment on such sensitive issues have no place in this debate and their opinions don’t matter to us,” shared one user, as many rushed to bash the local channel for hosting him and airing his opinions on television.
No space for him in any women’s rights discourse. Those who work on women’s rights are free to disagree with each other but people who have no credentials to comment on such sensitive issues have no place in this debate and their opinions don’t matter to us. https://t.co/DQBZ7tRARg
— Nayab Jan (@NayabGJan) September 16, 2020
“Why is everything about sex for this vile man? Azaadi does not mean sex and boyfriends. Azaadi means the right NOT to be harassed or sexually assaulted. Azaadi means the right to be able to move freely. It also means the right to call your out for being a rape apologist,” wrote another user.
Why is everything about sex for this vile man? Azaadi does not mean sex and boyfriends. Azaadi means the right NOT to be harassed or sexually assaulted. Azaadi means the right to be able to move freely. It also means the right to call your BS out you rape apologist @khalilUrRQ https://t.co/38o0rBeKGg
— Dr. Mahra (@MahraButt) September 16, 2020
“KRQ is a complete embarrassment but these news channels know exactly what his viewpoint is and still proceed to give him space to voice his terrible opinions for clicks. Do better, have some integrity, let this old man live out his days alone in the darkness that are his thoughts,” another twitter user wrote.
KRQ is a complete embarrassment, but these news channel know exactly what his view point is and still proceed to give him space to voice his terrible opinions for clicks. Do better, have some integrity, let this old man live out his days alone in the darkness that is his thoughts https://t.co/UyQm7LQbek
— Twitt.Arhum (@arhuml92) September 16, 2020
Qamar has always been rebuked for his extremist and biased comments against women but recently as injustices against women have come to light it seems the writers comments no longer have a place on any platform in Pakistan.
GVS News Desk with additional input by other sources