Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar faces mounting criticism for mocking women battling cancer while ridiculing the feminist slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’, prompting his wife, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, to publicly distance herself from his remarks.

Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar has come under intense public criticism after making sarcastic remarks about women battling cancer during a speech in Chiniot, triggering widespread condemnation over the insensitivity of his comments. Safdar sparked controversy after targeting the feminist slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’ (My Body, My Choice), suggesting that women who assert ownership over their bodies should also be capable of curing themselves when diagnosed with cancer.

“They say, ‘My body, my choice.’ But when they fall ill or develop cancer, they turn to religious scholars, seeking prayers and blessed water for a cure. They should understand that if they claim ownership over their bodies, they should also be able to cure them. In reality, the human body is under God's........

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