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NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistani Actor Hina Bayat Slams Karachi Airport Over No Water In Washrooms
Pakistani actor Hina Bayat has slammed the Karachi airport authorities over the unavailability of water in the washrooms. In a video posted to social media, Ms Bayat expressed her frustration about the inconvenience caused to travellers at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, especially when the nation was celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer. The day is observed on May 28 to commemorate the nuclear tests that Pakistan conducted on May 28, 1998. Ms Bayat said that if important places like Karachi Airport didn't have water in the washrooms even on special days, there was no point in feeling proud about the country. "Today is Youm-e-Takbeer and I'm standing at the Karachi International Airport. On a day when we are supposed to celebrate Pakistan's achievements, what I see is that there is no water in any of the washrooms here. People want to pray (namaaz) or take their kids to washrooms, but there is no water," she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hina Bayat (@hinakhwajabayatofficial) Many on Instagram reacted to her video and appreciated her honest assessment of the situation. "Appreciate her honest comments, some prompt action must be taken by concerned authorities!" said a user. "Absolutely, very well said," said another user. "First woman who has kept her thoughts clear clean and accurate. Kudos to u ma'am," read a comment. Ms Bayat further questioned how countries could focus on building big projects, including new trains while ignoring the basic fundamental concerns such as the lack of water at airport washrooms. She asked, "Why have our airports, our institutions, and our systems come to such a state, and no one is willing to admit that these mistakes need to be fixed as well? Big projects are being built, and there are discussions of new trains, but at the same time, the washrooms of international airports don't even have water. It's really unfortunate". Ms Bayat's statement came weeks after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty following the terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. "As far as the Indus Water Treaty is concerned, it will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures terrorism," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the time.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘No water in washrooms': Frustrated Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat slams Karachi airport
In a sharp rebuke of Pakistan's crumbling infrastructure, renowned Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat has called out authorities over the absence of water at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, even as tensions with India continue to mount over the Indus Waters Treaty. In a video posted Thursday from the airport, Hina Khawaja Bayat voiced her frustration over the lack of basic amenities at Karachi's international airport facility. 'At a time when we should be proud of our country, there's not even water in the airport washrooms,' she said. 'People are trying to perform wuzu, offer namaz, or help their children in the bathrooms — but there's no water. It's shameful,' Bayat added. She went on to question the priorities of the government, accusing it of ignoring core issues while focusing on grand promises. 'Everyone talks about mega projects and development, but who's fixing the basics?' she asked. 'Our airports, institutions — everything's falling apart. No one wants to take responsibility.' Captioning the video on social media platform, Instagram, she wrote, 'Why have we as a nation become so accepting of poor service, poor systems, poor management, poor maintenance and unending system & institutional damage?' She continued, 'Because we always try and justify the wrongs and prioritize useless endeavours instead of focusing on the everyday basic needs of the common citizen. It's time we take responsibility and fix things before declaring celebrations.' The actress's remarks come at a sensitive time for Pakistan, following India's recent decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, in retaliation against the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. New Delhi has since launched a series of counter-measures, including precision strikes on nine terror hubs in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir on May 7 under Operation Sindoor. India has made it clear that peace talks with Pakistan are not possible unless Islamabad ends its support for cross-border terrorism. 'We want to reiterate that terrorism and talks cannot go together,' reiterated ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday. 'The only discussions we're open to are about Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and the return of listed terrorists we've been asking for,' he said. He also reinforced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance: 'Terror and talks cannot go together, terror and trade cannot go together, and water and blood cannot flow together.' While Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently signalled openness to dialogue, India remains firm that meaningful engagement can only happen once Pakistan takes credible, irreversible steps against terrorism.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'In India, hating Pakistan is how you show loyalty'
Veteran actor Hina Bayat weighed in on the controversy surrounding Indian poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar, whose recent remarks against Pakistan have sparked outrage across the border. Speaking on a local television show on Wednesday, Bayat criticised Akhtar's "hateful" comments, suggesting that his words were less about conviction and more about performance. "I think he made those hateful comments because he wanted to feel relevant," Bayat said during the segment. "He had to prove somehow that he is 'very Indian' so he used Pakistan for that purpose." Her remarks come in response to a statement Akhtar made during a press conference in India earlier this month, where he controversially declared: "If I have to choose between going to hell and going to Pakistan, I would prefer to go to hell." Akhtar made his controversial remark during the launch of Narkatla Swarg, a book by Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, itself a politically loaded event. In such a volatile climate, words carry weight, and Akhtar's were more than just a personal preference. The Indian lyricist has made several visits to Pakistan in the past, most notably as an honoured guest at the Faiz Festival in Lahore earlier this year, where he was warmly welcomed. In contrast, amid the growing strain in IndiaPakistan relations in recent years, his rhetoric has taken a sharper, more critical turn, one that many in Pakistan interpret as politically driven or opportunistic. Bayat echoed that sense of betrayal, calling for a reevaluation of who Pakistan offers its legendary hospitality to. "In India, hating Pakistan is the way you show how loyal you are," she said. "But I request Lahoris: do not host such people in the future. We Pakistanis are hospitable, we'll sit at the knees of elders, but that man does not deserve it." Bayat's comments were among the more composed yet cutting responses from Pakistani public figures. Actor Mishi Khan, for instance, slammed Akhtar on Instagram, saying, "Javed Akhtar has chosen the perfect place for himself. No one in Pakistan will invite him again." Actor Imran Abbas wrote that Akhtar will "go to hell regardless," sarcastically adding that Pakistan had given him a business class welcome "though he wasn't even worthy of economy." Meanwhile, former MPA Sharmila Farooqui called the remarks "deeply disrespectful," and actors like Asim Mehmood issued subtler but stinging responses of their own.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Is this the standard?' Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat blasts Air Sial; Questions Shahbaz Sharif Government on Nuclear Test anniversary
Veteran Pakistani actress and social commentator has spoken out about the worsening quality of public and private services in Pakistan. She shared her recent frustrating experience at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport and with the local airline Air Sial. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Hina Bayat Voices Frustration on National Day On Youm-e-Takbeer, Pakistan's national day celebrating its nuclear achievements, Bayat took to Instagram to share her frustration over the poor conditions at one of the country's busiest airports. She highlighted the lack of basic facilities, especially no water and poor upkeep. Known for her insightful commentary and activism on social issues, Hina Bayat used her platform once again to call for better governance and services that truly serve the people, urging both reflection and action. 'Youm-e-Takbeer – a public holiday, a day of celebration of a national achievement, has sadly turned into one of disappointment,' she wrote. Sharp Criticism of Air Sial and Government Neglect The actress didn't hold back, openly questioning why the nation remains silent and accepting despite the worsening quality of services. 'Why have we as a nation become so accepting of poor service, poor systems, poor management, poor maintenance, and unending system & institutional damage?' she said. Bayat criticized Air Sial for poor management but didn't share the exact problems she experienced. A Call for Accountability and Change Her words reflect the increasing frustration of many people who regularly face delays and neglect from both public and private services. She called for accountability and reform: 'Because we always try and justify the wrongs and prioritise useless endeavours instead of focusing on the everyday basic needs of the common citizen. It's time we take responsibility & fix things before declaring celebrations!'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lack of water at Karachi airport washrooms? Pakistani actor Hina Bayat slams authorities in viral video
Screengrab from viral video (Courtesy: Instagram) In a video which has gone viral on social media, Pakistani actor Hina Bayat highlighted the issue of lack water at Pakistan's busiest Jinnah International Airport, in the country's largest city, Karachi. In the video, Bayat said, "Today is Youm-e-Takbir. I am standing here at Karachi International Airport, and on a day when we should be celebrating Pakistan's achievements, I see that there is no water in any of the washrooms here. People want to perform prayers, parents are taking their children to the restroom — but there is no water." Pakistan celebrates Youm-e-Takbir (the day of greatness) as a national day to commemorate the nuclear tests it conducted on May 28 and 30, 1998. While Bayat emphasized that her country should celebrate its "achievements" on Youm-e-Takbir, she also drew attention to the "alarming situation" at the airport. "Why have our airports, our institutions, and our systems deteriorated so much? And no one is willing to admit these are mistakes which need to be fixed. So many new projects are being launched, new trains are being discussed — but the old systems, like availability of water in the washrooms of an international airport, are being ignored. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chegou o Alarme que afasta rapidamente os Ladrões Verisure Ver oferta Undo It's truly unfortunate," she added. The video went viral on Indian social media, as it comes in the backdrop of India putting in abeyance the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. Putting the water agreement in abeyance is among several diplomatic and military steps taken by India in retaliation to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. On April 22, Pakistan-backed terrorists shot dead 26 men, including 25 tourists and a local, in Pahalgam.
