Pakistani singer Aima Baig has announced her intention to start the #MeToo movement in Pakistan to empower women and fight against predators and fraudsters.
In a series of posts, Baig expressed that her Umrah experience strengthened her resolve to address issues facing women in Pakistan. “After performing my Umrah – so peacefully and sincerely, I needed it so much and it made me so strong because I know I have to do it.
The singer revealed that she had been aware for some time that “some predators – cheaters – users – were destroying underage to old girls” but had kept quiet before, which she now regrets. Baig clarified that while she wasn’t necessarily referring to herself as a victim, she was referring to the women around her.
Highlighting the prevalence of such problems, she said: “Because it happens around me too often. We women are not a joke – we gave these men an existence and you have to appreciate and respect that.”
Aware of her influential position, Baig called on all women to acknowledge and address what she described as “the constant fun thing for men”. She highlighted the mental and physical depression that young, unaware women experience because of these risks.
The announcement comes shortly after Baig shared her plans to leave Pakistan for an extended period after her Umrah. Earlier this year, the singer appeared as a guest on Ahmad Ali Butt’s podcast and unpacked the details of her much-discussed breakup with ex-fiancé, actor and model Shahbaz Shigri.
Acknowledging the strong connection they once shared, the singer stated, “Our vibe was too good together, even today.” As for settling down, she claimed, “I guess I wasn’t ready, but at the same time, I really liked the person.”
