KARACHI – The semblance of unity within the ranks of PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf was badly shaken when televangelist Aamir Liaquat calledhis party fellow and veteran actor Hamza Ali Abbasi a drug addict, besidespieces of other advice.
Liaquat, who is known for his outspoken comments, was riled up when HamzaAli Abbasi quoted a Hadith ( sayings of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH) in oneof his tweets, in an interaction with a Twitterati.
Abbasi’s comments came after a social media user pressed him as to whyAamir Liaquat was using the sectarian card to woo voters.
‘I absolutely do not endorse it, its disgusting,’ tweeted the flamboyantAbbasi.
The Bol TV anchor was quick to respond and schooled the ‘Pyary Afzal’ starby saying that he should not quote and play with any Hadith.
‘You are a disgusting face of the channel, and a drug addict. It is betteryou stick to your day job,’ responded the scholar who is contesting theupcoming elections for NA-245 seat of the National Assembly.
Liaquat went a mile more in his comments and threatened that he wouldexpose the beliefs of the star, provided he dishes in on matters other thanacting.
‘Get off my mentions now,’ said the PTI leader.
When a political analyst asked Aamir as to why he was engaging himself inbackbiting, Aamir wondered whether the action of Hamza Ail Abasi – ofimposing a Hadith on him – was justified.
‘Please explain him first what Gheebat and backbiting is. Anyway, I am notgoing to prolong this either… take care,’ concluded the scholar and endedthe debate which went unnoticed on mainstream media.
This is not the first time Hamza Ali Abbasi expressed his disdain for AamirLiaquat as he was irked over his exit from Bol TV in November last year- achannel with which both the anchors are associated.