'No one is safe': Jasmeen Manzoor shares photos of bruised face, alleges assault by ex-husband on X

Senior Pakistani journalist and TV anchor Jasmeen Manzoor has accused her ex-husband of domestic violence. She shared photographs of her injuries on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, leading to a strong response online. Manzoor posted images showing bruises and swelling on her face, stating she was assaulted by her former spouse. Her posts quickly gained traction, sparking widespread discussions around domestic violence and safety for women.

“This is my story, my life destroyed”

Manzoor wrote multiple messages alongside the photos. In one, she said, “This is me. Yes, this is my story — my life destroyed by a violent man. I leave my justice to my Allah.” She added, “This is me, gifted by my ex-husband,” without naming the individual.

She also said, “I kept thinking for so long whether I should share this with the public or not. But I want to show the courage to share this, so we can all unite against this kind of behaviour and for the government authorities to open their eyes.”


In other messages, she wrote, “This can happen to anyone. No one is safe even in the safety of your house. The most dangerous people are the ones you trust blindly.” She added, “When you got a woman, you show your true colours. And you are just a coward, that’s all.”

Manzoor also responded to criticism and support, saying, “There will always be haters don’t blame them it’s their failure in life that puts them in this spot I have 50 more pictures.”

Public reaction and calls for action

Her posts, which have received over 17,000 views, led to a flood of messages on X. One user wrote, “Domestic violence is a stain on our society.” Another added, “When you are in Pakistan, you are not safe.”

Several users expressed anger and urged action. “Shame on the coward who raised his hand on a woman! You need to react the same way,” one post read. Another encouraged her to pursue legal action, writing, “Go for the FIR, please! Don’t compromise!”

Supporters praised Manzoor’s courage in speaking out. One message said, “Opening up about your experiences is a powerful act of bravery, you are not alone in this fight. Lots of dua your way.” Another wrote, “Be strong as you are always on the screen. More power to you.”

Authorities yet to respond

As of now, there has been no official response from law enforcement or government authorities in Pakistan. Manzoor has not confirmed whether she has filed a police complaint.