KARACHI – A video of former journalist and TV personality Iqrar-ul-Hassan engaging in a heated argument with a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) official at the airport has surfaced on social media, sparking a fresh debate online.
The Incident
In the viral footage, Iqrar-ul-Hassan is seen confronting an FIA officer stationed at the immigration counter. The dispute reportedly began when the officer allegedly made political comments while on duty.
The Confrontation
The confrontation escalated as Iqrar-ul-Hassan questioned the officer’s professional conduct, asking who gave him the authority to stand at an immigration counter in uniform and pass political comments. He expressed outrage by reminding the official that his salary and uniform are funded by taxpayers’ money. Iqrar challenged the officer to show courage if he followed a specific political leader and urged him to admit to his words and apologize instead of arguing.
The FIA official, in his defense, maintained that he was simply performing his duty and claimed he was not addressing Iqrar directly but was speaking to a colleague.
Social Media Reaction
The video has quickly spread across platforms, with public opinion divided. While some users support Iqrar for holding a public official accountable for maintaining neutrality, others argue that the confrontation was unnecessary and disruptive to airport operations. Karachi Fact reached out for an official statement from the FIA regarding the code of conduct for officers on duty, but a response is still pending.
