Pakistani TikToker and social media influencer Samiya Hijab has withdrawn all legal complaints against her ex-fiancé Hassan Zahid, stating she has forgiven him “for the sake of Allah”.

 

The case had stirred significant controversy on social media, with many accusing her of accepting money in exchange for dropping the charges, an allegation she has firmly denied.

 

In a video, Samiya addressed these claims, saying, “I would have been very happy if I had taken money from Hassan’s family. I have forgiven him for Allah’s sake.”

 

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She clarified that Zahid’s father personally came to apologize to her, and his entire family had repeatedly pleaded for forgiveness. Moved by their requests, particularly from Zahid’s mother, Samiya said she decided to withdraw the case, stating she did not want his family to suffer for his wrongdoing.

 

The influencer added that she has paid a personal price for speaking out, including a notable decline in her social media following. “I think of this reconciliation as a win for every girl,” she said, adding that she, however, won’t be able to trust anyone for at least three to four years.

 

She also shared that Zahid apologised while offering assurances that he will not harass, defame or harm her again, and pledged to move forward responsibly.

 

Samiya had previously filed two separate FIRs against Zahid at Islamabad’s Shalimar Police Station, accusing him of kidnapping, harassment and issuing threats. However, in a recent court appearance, she told the judge she no longer had any objection to Zahid being granted bail or even being acquitted. The court subsequently granted him bail against a surety bond worth Rs20,000.

 

Despite the emotional and social toll, in her new video, Samiya said the experience helped her understand why many women choose not to speak out against injustices. “The trolling and judgment I faced made me realise how hard it is for women to come forward,” she said.

 

Nonetheless, she urged girls and women to continue standing up for their rights and not be silenced by fear or criticism.

 

In her caption, she also thanked the police and media for their help. “All thanks to @islamabadpolice, IG Islamabad, SHO Ishaq Sir and SHO Shafqat Sir — and also to all the good media channels that show the truth instead of lies just for TRP [sic].”

 

The incident has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising Samiya for forgiving the aggressor while others criticise the justice system for its handling of the case