Iffat Omar Joins Saba Qamar Debate, Calls Karachi a “Dirty City”

A new controversy has started on social media after senior actress Iffat Omar commented about Karachi. Her remarks came shortly after actress Saba Qamar faced criticism for saying she does not like living in Karachi.

Earlier this week, Saba Qamar said during a podcast that she only travels to Karachi for work and would never move there permanently. When the host asked if she could imagine living in the city, she replied “Astaghfirullah,” which sparked a heated reaction online. Many netizens accused her of insulting Pakistan’s biggest city.

Now, Iffat Omar has added to the debate. She reshared a post about Saba Qamar on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote that people cannot be forced to like any city. She then added that “Karachi is a dirty city,” which led to strong backlash from Karachi residents and fans across Pakistan.

Social Media Reaction and Clarification

After her comment went viral, many users criticized Iffat Omar, saying she disrespected the city and its people. However, the actress quickly replied to several posts, defending her opinion. She explained that her criticism was only about the city’s condition and not its citizens.

Iffat stated that Karachi is a large metropolitan hub and offers more work and opportunities than any other city in Pakistan. She said she respects its importance, but personally does not enjoy staying there.

She also compared the reaction to Lahore, saying that if someone disliked Lahore, its residents would not create such a big issue. She urged people not to turn her comment into a political or patriotic debate.

Later, she clarified again, saying she meant it as a personal preference, just like she does not like Frankfurt in Germany. She stressed that disliking a city does not mean disrespecting its people.

Public Debate Continues

The argument has continued on social media, with users divided. Some people supported both actresses for expressing personal opinions. Others argued that public figures should be more careful with their words, especially about major cities and cultural centers.

The discussion remains active online, and both actresses are trending as users debate freedom of opinion versus respect for national pride.