"they end up wasting money."
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is facing criticism after she publicly shared details about how her domestic worker spent the money given to her.
The backlash erupted after she revealed on Instagram that she had given PKR 50,000 (£135) to help with basic necessities.
However, her employee spent it on Eid shopping, a bicycle for her child, and a suit for her husband.
Criticising her house help, Musarrat, Saheefa wrote:
“It hurts to see that when you try to help people who are underprivileged, they end up wasting money.”
She added that she would have made “better” spending choices.
Social media users were quick to call out Saheefa, accusing her of micromanaging and publicly shaming her house help.
Many argued that she had no right to dictate how the money was spent.
They said she should have let the woman enjoy Eid with her family without scrutiny.
In response, Saheefa issued a strongly worded statement, defending her stance on financial responsibility.
She wrote on her Instagram: “Before criticising me, understand this—I will not allow anyone to publicly harass me or twist my words to fit their agenda.”
Saheefa emphasised that earning PKR 50,000 in a single day is difficult, highlighting the importance of saving money for long-term stability.
Saheefa explained: “Saving money isn’t greed; it’s survival.
“I want my domestic worker to secure her children’s future, focus on their health and education, and protect her family.”
She also revealed that her worker has no roof over her bathroom.
However, many social media users found her approach patronising.
Critics pointed out that true charity should not come with conditions or public shaming.
Others questioned why Saheefa was scrutinising a domestic worker’s spending choices while the entertainment industry promoted excessive consumerism.
One user called out the contradiction, saying:
“Maybe stop promoting overconsumption by being in ads for insanely priced Eid clothes before lecturing others about financial responsibility.”
Another commented: “Writing an essay on Instagram shaming an uneducated woman in a language she can’t even read to millions of people, by name, is beyond inappropriate.”
Despite the backlash, Saheefa doubled down on her stance, listing the many favours she had done for Musarrat, including gifts, chocolates, and PR packages.
This only fuelled more criticism, as people questioned why she was treating acts of kindness as leverage to justify her disappointment.
Some also pointed out the ethical concerns surrounding the issue.
One commenter questioned: “If she truly saw Musarrat as a sister, why wasn’t this discussion held privately instead of being aired publicly?”
As the conversation unfolds, Saheefa Jabbar Khattak’s statements have sparked broader discussions.
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