Senior Pakistani journalist and television anchor Jasmeen Manzoor has publicly accused her ex-husband of domestic violence, sharing graphic images of her injuries on social media.
On Wednesday, Manzoor posted photos on X (formerly Twitter) showing severe bruising and swelling on her face, alleging that she was attacked by her former spouse. Her posts quickly gained widespread attention, igniting intense conversations around domestic violence and the safety of women in Pakistan.
Alongside one of the images, she wrote, “This is me. Yes, this is my story — my life destroyed by a violent man. I leave my justice to my Allah.” She further stated, “This is me, gifted by my ex-husband,” though she did not name him directly.
This is me . Yes this is my story my life destroyed by violent man. I leave my justice to my Allah pic.twitter.com/jZbwdnJ43u
— Jasmeen Manzoor (@jasmeenmanzoor) July 15, 2025
Explaining her decision to go public, Manzoor wrote, “I kept thinking for so long whether I should share this with the public or not. But I want to show the courage to share this, so we can all unite against this kind of behaviour and for the government authorities to open their eyes.”
In another post, she emphasized the universal risk faced by women: “This can happen to anyone. No one is safe even in the safety of your house. The most dangerous people are the ones you trust blindly.” She added, “When you got a woman, you show your true colours. And you are just a coward, that’s all.”
Addressing those who doubted or criticized her, she wrote, “There will always be haters don’t blame them it’s their failure in life that puts them in this spot I have 50 more pictures.”
Manzoor’s revelations prompted an outpouring of public support as well as outrage online. Her posts, viewed over 17,000 times, led many to demand accountability and express solidarity.
One user wrote, “Domestic violence is a stain on our society.” Another commented, “When you are in Pakistan, you are not safe.”
Many condemned the alleged assault and urged her to take legal action. “Shame on the coward who raised his hand on a woman! You need to react the same way,” read one comment. Another encouraged her to formally report the incident: “Go for the FIR, please! Don’t compromise!”
Supporters praised her bravery, calling her decision to speak out an act of courage. One user wrote, “Opening up about your experiences is a powerful act of bravery, you are not alone in this fight. Lots of dua your way.” Another added, “Be strong as you are always on the screen. More power to you.”
As of now, there has been no official response from law enforcement or government authorities in Pakistan, and Manzoor has not confirmed whether she has filed a police report.
