Popular Pakistani actress and host, Fiza Ali, has once again come into the spotlight after she received a special award at the Parliament of the United Kingdom (UK) for her advocacy of women’s rights and efforts to raise awareness of social issues.
Videos and images from the event soon started to spread on social media. The actress received the award in recognition of her efforts to promote respect for women and responsible media.
Her husband, who is a UK based businessman, Ejaz Khan, and their daughter were with her at the event. Videos of her receiving the award were widely shared online, and many users reacted to them.
View this post on Instagram
Speaking after receiving the award, Fiza Ali said that the honour was not just a personal achievement but also a source of encouragement for every woman working for her rights, empowerment and positive change in society.
She then dedicated the award to the women of Pakistan and said she would continue raising her voice for women’s rights and other important social issues.
Netizens react
Social media users have shown mixed reactions, while some praise the actress, others have criticised her. Many netizens congratulated her and expressed pride, saying she is a role model for girls.
On the other hand, a netizen asked what she had done to get this award. Further adding that ‘there are plenty of Asians from the UK who devote their time to charitable and humanitarian causes but get passed over for shameless C-class celebs who have just landed in the UK’.
Recently, Fiza Ali reportedly resigned from her morning show on 24 News HD. According to media reports, journalist Naeem Hanif said during a television programme that Fiza Ali stepped down from her role.
According to the details, the reason was personal commitments following her marriage. He added that the show had gone through several changes over the years before coming to an end.
