Pakistani actress Kinza Hashmi has shared her heartfelt concerns about the growing sense of insecurity women face in Pakistan, admitting that she often feels scared and urging women to prioritise their safety by staying alert and trusting their instincts.
During her appearance on ‘GlossETC by Mahila Rehman’, Kinza candidly spoke about the disturbing rise in crimes against women and children, saying the daily news has made fear an unavoidable reality.
"We should be scared. Every day, you open Instagram and come across seven or eight videos about crimes that have happened, mostly involving women. In fact, I was discussing the same thing with Khawar on my way here. When you're living in a country where such incidents happen so frequently, you have every reason to be cautious."
She stressed that women should not dismiss safety concerns or assume that nothing bad could happen to them.
"People often say, 'Don't be afraid, nothing will happen to you,' but I don't agree with that. You should stay alert. You should know who is around you, how people are looking at you and always remain aware of your surroundings. Given everything happening around us, what else can we do? May Allah protect everyone. But our safety is the most important thing, and we should take it seriously."
The actress also expressed concern over the mindset reflected in social media discussions, saying she is often more disturbed by the comments beneath crime-related posts than by the news itself.
"Whenever you read the news, the most shocking part is often the comments. When you open the comment section, you realise the kind of mentality some people have. These are people living among us, yet we don't recognise them. How can you not be afraid? I would say you should be scared so that you stay vigilant and protect yourself."
Kinza further encouraged women to trust their intuition whenever they feel uncomfortable in a situation.
"Even if it's the smallest feeling that something doesn't seem right, don't ignore it. Pay attention to your instincts. I believe women have very strong intuition, and we should listen to it."
She went on to say that women in Pakistan cannot always feel safe in public spaces and lamented the lack of support women often receive from one another.
"As women in Pakistan, we have to be careful. We can't move around freely without concern. Sometimes, instead of supporting another woman, people blame her or say she deserved what happened. How can we ever feel safe with this mindset?"
Expressing concern for future generations, Kinza added that she worries about children as well.
"I have friends with young daughters, and I wonder how they'll send them to school or college because even children are no longer safe. It's heartbreaking."
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Kinza's remarks resonated with many social media users, who applauded her for addressing a sensitive yet important issue.
One user commented, "That's truee!"
Another wrote, "So so true."
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A third shared, "Well said. She is so pretty, and I love her clear, beautiful voice."
Another admirer added, "Love her thoughts on this sensitive topic."