Rabia Anum Walks Out of Nida Yasir Morning Show Good Morning Pakistan and took a stand for the victims of domestic violence.
Nida the host already seated when the show started, made a point to express solidarity with the abuse survivors and excused herself when she came to know of the other guests on the show.
Also Anum, actors Fiza Ali and Mohsin Abbas Haider also invited to today’s episode.
When Anum came to know about the other two guests, she apologized to Yasir and went on to explain her thinking for walking out. “I want to apologize beforehand to you, Nida, for what I am about to say.”
She added, “You know I love you. This team and this channel are very dear to me. We are talking about childhood mistakes right now but there are some mistakes that stay with you your whole life. I don’t want to make such mistakes here today.” Without taking names, Anum hinted about Haider’s domestic abuse case filed by his previous wife, Fatima Sohail.
She elaborated, “There’s an issue close to me, for which I have taken a very strong stance. When I came to your show today, I knew Fiza be here but I wasn’t informed of any other guests. I have taken a stand against domestic abuse. And I think if my smallest effort can save my daughter, my friend tomorrow, then I have to comply.”
She further shared, “For this reason, I don’t want to be a part of this show.” Addressing Yasir, Anum added, “I know you are an employee of the channel and I know you are very responsible. But if I sat through this show today, I won’t be able to face my friends, my colleagues, or any victim tomorrow. I hope you can forgive me.”
Several people praised Anum and her ‘strong’ take on the matter.
The brave Rabia Anum left Nida Yasir's morning show because she was not comfortable sitting with a domestic abuser, Mohsin Abbas Haider.
— Salman (@OhSalman) November 8, 2022
Hats off to @RabiaAnumm
Massive respect for @RabiaAnumm for taking a consistent and bold stance against #DomesticViolence and wife beaters. Our TV screens are better off without them. https://t.co/l9FXmPDFZ6
— M. Jibran Nasir ???????? (@MJibranNasir) November 8, 2022
I hope we all saw how @RabiaAnumm didn't compromise on her principles today. Salam hai apko Rabia, I am in awe: https://t.co/JNEvgIV4Ak
— فریحہ ✪ (@fay_alif) November 8, 2022
rabia anum left nida yasir’s good morning pakistan’s show during broadcast and before leaving explained her reason, which was that mohsin abbas haider was a guest – something she was not prior told. wow
— ayesha (@petrichorluvrs) November 8, 2022
It takes guts to take stand on a LIVE show for domestic abuse victims infront of an abuser. Just in awe of how gracefully she managed to do that. Rabia Anum is the kind of woman we all should look upto. Kudos to her! https://t.co/H8TxaTqjXO
— Ayesha (@ayeranthere) November 8, 2022
Good move @RabiaAnumm , It is a slap on the face of misogamy. You did not opted passing over, instead , too a bold step and showed how serious the issue of domestic violence is and why it cannot be just ignored. Bravo. #RabiaAnum https://t.co/uk4HkWK6oX
— Asghar Zaidi (@AsgharZaidi_PK) November 8, 2022