Ayesha Jahanzeb calls for better image of women in Pakistani dramas

• Anchor Ayesha Jahanzeb shares her personal experience of domestic violence and her divorce.
• She discusses gender discrimination, societal hypocrisy, and the portrayal of violence in dramas.
• She believes that once abuse occurs, it signifies the end of the relationship.

Ayesha Jahanzeb, an anchor, recently endured a difficult personal ordeal. She became a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her husband, from whom she is now getting divorced. Amidst this, she faced intense media scrutiny. Despite the challenges, Ayesha has taken brave steps to move forward in her life.

Ayesha Jahanzeb sat down for a podcast where she discussed gender discrimination, the lack of opportunities for women, and hypocrisy in society. She also addressed how dramas propagate the idea that violence is common and sometimes acceptable. She pointed out how storylines often depict women easily going after their sister’s husband, and such portrayals contribute to fostering further acceptance of violence in society.

This is what she shared:

Ayesha Jahanzeb spoke out against domestic violence, emphasizing that there is no going back once a man raises his hand to you. She also highlighted that many girls in relationships, even those who are not married, endure abuse, and she believes this must stop. For her, once abuse occurs, it marks the end of the relationship.

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