Former Pakistani cricketer Saeed Anwar finds himself in the eye of a storm after making controversial remarks regarding women's empowerment and financial independence. The cricketer-turned-commentator sparked outrage on social media when a clip of him expressing his views on women joining the workforce surfaced online. The state of affairs is so bad that they have to make their women work for money,” the former cricketer stresses in the clip. You will not understand this game plan unless you find guidance,” Anwar emphasised the ‘risks’ of women embracing financial independence. The rise in divorce rates has prompted concern from many factions in Pakistan’s society in recent years.

Source: The Express Tribune May 14, 2024 19:25 UTC