ISLAMABAD: A tense confrontation at an airport has put Iqrar-ul-Hassan in the spotlight after a video showing his argument with an official of the Federal Investigation Agency went viral on social media.
In the widely circulated clip, Iqrar-ul-Hassan can be heard speaking sharply to the officer, accusing him of making political remarks while on duty. The dispute reportedly escalated after an alleged comment referencing singer Jawad Ahmad.
سابق صحافی اقرار الحسن کی ائیرپورٹ پر لڑائی، ‘تمہارا حال بھی جواد احمد جیسا ہوگا’ اقرار الحسن، جملہ کسنے والے ایف آئی اے اہلکار سے الجھ پڑے، ویڈیو منظر عام پر آگئی@iqrarulhassan#lahore #IqrarUlHasan #punjabpost pic.twitter.com/fzUCaTb8q7
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During the exchange, Iqrar challenged the official, urging him to stand by his words. The FIA officer, however, maintained that he was merely performing his duty and denied making any direct remarks to him.
Iqrar rejected the explanation, accusing the official of misusing authority and demanding an apology. He questioned the conduct of the officer at an immigration counter, emphasizing that public officials should avoid political commentary while in uniform.
The officer reiterated that he had not addressed any such remarks directly to Iqrar, stating the situation was being misunderstood.
The video has since triggered widespread reaction online, with users debating issues of professionalism, freedom of expression, and the expected conduct of officials in sensitive public spaces such as airports.
