The controversy involving Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal and PML-N Punjab MPA Saqib Chadhar has taken another turn after Momina’s sister, Rimsha Iqbal, came forward with fresh allegations during a press conference in Lahore.
Rimsha, who is also part of Momina Iqbal’s legal team, questioned the evidence that Saqib Chadhar has presented during his recent media appearances. She said the family had already submitted its relevant position and evidence to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).
According to Rimsha, the family had previously been restricted from discussing certain aspects of the matter publicly because of the ongoing legal process. She said the family decided to respond after questions and claims surrounding the dispute continued to emerge in the media.
One of the major claims addressed by Rimsha concerned an alleged demand for money to settle the dispute. She strongly rejected the allegation and said Momina’s family had never demanded a financial settlement.
Rimsha challenged Saqib Chadhar and his legal team to provide documentary evidence or records supporting the claim. She maintained that the only matter discussed by the family was an official apology.
According to her account, the family was prepared to withdraw the legal case if an apology was issued, rather than seeking financial compensation.
Rimsha also questioned documents that Saqib had reportedly displayed during a television programme. She raised concerns about photocopies being presented publicly and argued that simply showing documents does not establish what those papers actually prove.
She said the family was now addressing the issue publicly because questions about the case were repeatedly being raised through media appearances.
In another significant allegation, Rimsha claimed that Saqib had contacted individuals connected to Momina’s professional career, including makeup artists and producers, and allegedly asked them not to provide work to the actress.
Rimsha further claimed that several people were willing to come forward and discuss what she described as harassment faced by Momina. These allegations were made by Rimsha during the press conference and remain disputed.
The actress’s sister also said she intended to release recordings, messages and other material that she believes could provide additional context about the dispute.
Rimsha claimed that the family had already submitted what it described as verified digital evidence to the relevant authorities. However, the full contents and legal status of the material were not established in the supplied information.
She also responded to claims concerning her education and work in Australia. Rimsha rejected any suggestion that her overseas education or professional activities had been financially supported by Saqib.
According to her, her family had supported her studies. She also challenged Saqib to provide evidence of any company or business relationship he claimed to have with her work in Australia.
Momina’s husband, Hamza Habib, also addressed the dispute during the press conference. According to the family’s account, he alleged that Saqib had approached him before his Nikah with Momina and made claims concerning the actress’s character.
The family further raised questions about a police case that was later initiated against Hamza. They also questioned the reported absence of Call Data Records in connection with the proceedings.
These claims were presented by Momina’s family and have not been independently established in the supplied material.
Rimsha maintained that the family had faced pressure throughout the dispute but had attempted to remain within legal boundaries. She said the decision to speak publicly came after repeated allegations and questions surrounding the case.
The latest developments have added another layer to the dispute involving Momina Iqbal and Saqib Chadhar, with the two sides presenting sharply different accounts of the events, evidence and allegations.
As the matter continues, the claims made by both sides are likely to remain under scrutiny, particularly as the family says additional recordings and material could be presented. The legal proceedings and findings of the relevant authorities will be important in determining the facts of the case.
