Islamabad – Political analyst Salma Khan revealed that she had a heated exchange with protesting women from the BYC camp in Islamabad.
In an interview with Buraq Digital, she explained that upon her arrival, the women confronted her, saying, “You speak against us, why are you here? Leave immediately.”
Salma responded by telling them to remain quiet, adding, “You are the same ones who chant slogans for an independent Balochistan.”
To her surprise, the women replied, “No, Pakistan is everything to us. We stand with Pakistan.”
Salma said hearing this from the women of Balochistan made her very happy.
However, she emphasized that the criticism she voices against some of these individuals is based on solid facts and evidence.
She also mentioned being questioned about her traditional Balochi dress.
“I’m from Balochistan, and no one has the authority to stop me from wearing cultural attire,” she stated.
“Balochistan consists of 40% Baloch, 40% Pashtuns, and 20% others. My husband is Baloch.
Clothes are only meant to cover the body—the real issue is the mask people wear, and we expose those hidden faces to the world.”
Salma added that as she was leaving the protest camp, female police officers stopped her at the request of the protesters, took a copy of her ID card, and questioned her.
“On one hand, Imaan Mazari claims Islamabad police do not support them, but in my case, the police were clearly siding with them,” she remarked.
“They are being treated gently by the state—they’ve been provided shade and access to washrooms.”
Further criticizing the protestors, Salma said, “When they questioned my Balochi dress, I told them I’m simply wearing traditional clothing.
You people have tarnished its image. Now, when people see me in this dress, they assume trouble is about to start.
This dress used to symbolize dignity and respect—what have you done to it?”
She concluded by saying she offered the protesters media support through Buraq Digital, offering to amplify their voice and take their concerns to decision-makers.
“I came with sympathy, but was met with hostility. Even young girls were shouting at me to leave.
Then I was labeled ‘planted.’ I’ve trained over 8,000 girls—if there’s a single complaint against me, I’m ready to face consequences.
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But if these false accusations continue, I will take legal action under the Cyber Act.”
