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world Al Jazeera 2026-04-01

Ali Zafar Wins Defamation Case Against Meesha Shafi: What It Means

Singer Ali Zafar has won a defamation case against Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi, whose 2018 sexual harassment allegations against Zafar are seen as Pakistan's highest-profile #MeToo case. The verdict has sparked renewed discussions about the country's handling of sexual harassment allegations. A high-profile case like this can have significant implications for the country's social and cultural landscape.


Shafi’s 2018 sexual harassment allegations against Zafar are widely seen as Pakistan’s highest‑profile #MeToo case.

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