‘I don’t know if he has left, the law will take its course’; Azma Bukhari on Rajab Butt

Popular YouTuber Rajab Butt has once again found himself in trouble, but this time, the situation is far more serious. The vlogger is facing backlash after launching a perfume named '295', which many are associating with a section of Pakistan’s blasphemy law. It has sparked outrage, leading to legal action against him.

A case was registered at Nishter Colony police station under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). According to the FIR, a citizen accused Butt of insulting religious sentiments and violating the sanctity of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. The complainant also alleged that Butt’s marketing strategy was promoting indecency and negatively influencing the youth.

Addressing the controversy, PML-N leader Azma Bukhari was asked whether Butt had fled Pakistan. She responded, "I don’t know whether he has left [the country] or not. The government has nothing to do with this. An FIR has been registered, so the law will take its course."

Speaking about the growing trend of controversial content creation, Bukhari criticised social media influencers, saying, "These YouTubers—I don’t follow them. But in general, I have always spoken against content that doesn’t represent our society or our moral ethics."

She further condemned social media stunts for views, referencing a viral video where a couple filmed an ultrasound reveal in front of the Kaaba.

"They get millions of views, and I am shocked, thinking, 'People are watching this?'" she added.