Hina Parvez Slams Fiza Ali’s Morning Show for ‘Shameful’ On-Air Antics, Demands PEMRA Action

A playful family moment on actress and host Fiza Ali’s morning show has ignited controversy after Punjab Information Minister and MPA Hina Parvez Butt strongly criticised the broadcast as inappropriate for television.

The incident stems from a viral clip aired on 24 News HD, where Fiza Ali appeared with her young daughter and her newlywed husband Ejaz Khan. In the segment, at the daughter’s request, Ejaz Khan lifted Fiza Ali in his arms while she was hosting the show. The light-hearted gesture, meant as spontaneous family interaction, quickly spread across social media and drew mixed reactions.

Hina Parvez Butt reacted sharply on social media, terming the conduct “intehai sharamnak harkat” (extremely shameful behaviour). She questioned whether TV presenters understand the boundaries between their personal home and a public broadcast platform, adding that “she should know that this is not her home.” The minister urged the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to take immediate notice, arguing that such content reflects declining standards in Pakistani media and sends the wrong message to audiences.

Fiza Ali, 41, had announced her remarriage to Ejaz Khan in an intimate nikah ceremony on March 21, 2026, the first day of Eid ul Fitr. She shared the news on Instagram, describing it as a peaceful new chapter in her life and adopting the name Mrs Ejaz Khan. The couple’s joint appearance on the show shortly afterward was intended to introduce their blended family to viewers.

Public opinion remains divided. Some defended the moment as innocent and affectionate family bonding, while others echoed the criticism, calling it unprofessional for a daytime family programme. The clip has sparked wider discussions about the limits of entertainment, public decorum, and content regulation on Pakistani television.

As of now, PEMRA has not issued any official statement. Fiza Ali has described the viral clip as a spontaneous moment taken out of context, but has not directly addressed the minister’s comments in detail.

This episode underscores ongoing debates in Pakistan’s media industry between creative freedom in entertainment shows and societal expectations of professionalism and decency on national airwaves.