New Delhi: Pakistani television has now become a fight club. Politicians are no longer just arguing over policy, they’re throwing punches and even getting into full-on fistfights at each other – all on live TV.
Imran Khan was the one who triggered the recent political fight. Naeem Haider Panjuta, a spokesperson for Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and Ikhtial Wali Khan of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a live-action video of what was supposed to be a discussion. turned it into a wrestling match.
The debate, moderated by journalist Fiza Khan, began with heated words and sharp accusations. During an argument between the two over Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, Naeem Panjuta called her an “illegitimate child” after Wali Khan abused Imran Khan.
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It didn’t take long for the two men to exchange insults.
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Before the host could intervene, Wali Khan grabbed Panjuta by the shoulders and shoved her. What followed was a flurry of punches and kicks as the two men grappled in front of bewildered spectators and staff. All the program host could do was beg him to stop.
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Pakistanis are ashamed
“this is about pakistan politician I am drawing this for the world to see. @NaeemPanjuthaa of @PTIofficial and @ikhtiarwali of @pmln_org fight during a TV talk show. Such behavior is highly reprehensible,” Zeeshan Syed wrote to X.
Others called the two politicians “group of illiterate You can’t control their emotions! ”
Panjuta remained defiant and made his position clear. In the post-match interview, he explained that the physical altercation was a response to a personal attack on Imran Khan.
“I tried to talk to him but he ran away. I will make a video to prove who is wrong. I will finish what he started,” Panjuta said. I warned you.
The two then moved their battle to social media. In a post about X, Panjuta wrote:If you abuse the khanabuses the entire family.”
Wari answered By saying “”If you swear in the studio, you will leave your nose in the studio. ”
Such brawls on TV are commonplace in Pakistan. A year ago, another a televised argument An argument broke out between PML-N senator Dr Afnan Ullah Khan and PTI MNA Sher Afzal Marwat, with both physically attacking each other on a talk show.
Afnan Ullah Khan launched a verbal attack on Imran Khan, calling him a “bootlicker” and accusing him of colluding against Pakistan’s national interests. The accusations quickly turned into personal attacks, with PTI’s Sher Afzal Marwat physically assaulting him. The two fell to the floor, punches were exchanged, and the host and staff scrambled to break up the chaos.
“Pakistan’s politics are taking an ugly turn. Those who spend millions of dollars on the country’s image abroad must first solve their problems at home. The damage will be severe and will last a long time. The person who started it is disgusting and should be ashamed,” journalist Ihtisham-ul-Haq wrote about X.
(Edited by Armaan Alam Khan)
