Hania Aamir, the Pakistani actress, has publicly refuted a misleading social media post that falsely attributed a statement to her following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The viral post inaccurately accused the Pakistan Army of involvement in the incident and implored Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to refrain from retaliating against Pakistani civilians. This deceptive screenshot, which mimicked an Instagram story from Aamir, claimed that Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, was responsible for the attack and urged the Indian government to differentiate between military actions and the Pakistani populace. In response to the misinformation, Hania took to her verified Instagram account to clarify that the statement was entirely fabricated and did not represent her beliefs. She emphasized that the circulating quote mischaracterized her views and expressed her deep sympathy for the victims of the tragedy, highlighting the importance of compassion over political discourse during such emotionally charged times. Aamir articulated that this moment calls for empathy towards the innocent lives lost and the families affected, rather than politicization of the tragedy. Furthermore, she cautioned against generalizations, reminding the public that the actions of a few extremists should not tarnish the reputation of entire nations or communities. She asserted that assigning blame without evidence only exacerbates divisions and detracts from the essential need for compassion, justice, and healing. This statement comes amid a backdrop of restricted access to the Instagram profiles of several Pakistani celebrities, including Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar, and Sajal Aly, in India.
Aamir’s statement aims to clarify misinformation surrounding the incident.
