Saheefa Jabbar trolled for ‘Insensitive’ remarks about Poor Internet

Saheefa Jabbar Khattak recently expressed her frustration with the state of essential services in Pakistan.

The actress particularly focused on the frequent disruptions in internet connectivity.

In a series of posts on Instagram, Saheefa criticised the unreliable internet service, calling it a significant issue that is affecting her personal and professional life.

She emphasised that as a law-abiding, tax-paying citizen, she should not have to struggle to access basic services like the internet.

She wrote: “I fulfil my responsibilities as a citizen—I pay taxes, obey the laws, and contribute to society.

“In return, I only ask for reliable internet, something that should be standard in any functional country.”

Saheefa went on to express her disappointment with the country’s failure to provide even the most fundamental services.

She continued: “Is that too much to ask?

“It’s disheartening to say this, but my expectations from my own country have dwindled to the bare minimum.

“I’m not asking for luxuries; I’m asking for what should be given in any functioning society.”

The actress pointed out that the constant interruptions in mobile data and Wi-Fi services have affected her business operations as well.

She mentioned that she needed internet access even in the washroom, underscoring the extent to which the lack of connectivity disrupted her life.

Saheefa Jabbar also expressed concern about Lahore’s air quality, claiming she was unable to breathe because the “pollution is out of control”.

“Even when I choose to stay indoors to avoid the toxic air, I can’t find peace because the internet, essential for my work, communication, and connection with my loved ones is barely functional.”

However, her posts did not go unnoticed by her followers.

Many accused her of being insensitive to the real challenges facing the country.

One person wrote: “May you have a slow death in your washroom.”

Saheefa hit back, saying people like the commenter “should have no internet”.

Many claimed that the showbiz industry needs to acknowledge the hardships ordinary Pakistanis face.

A user said:

“So mean of her, and so mean of you reposting her post… Do you even know why the internet was cut off?”

“Our people are being killed ruthlessly and these so-called celebrities don’t even care.”

Another wrote: “People are crying for their loved ones, their rights and yet there are people who want the net to use in the bathroom.”

Another commented: “In Islamabad, so many innocent people got injured and martyred and you all shameless people are enjoying here.

“How insensitive and inhumane can one be? Curse on you all.”