Maheen Anwari takes legal action against Tashu’s father over harassment claims
Pakistani content creator and psychologist Maheen Anwari has taken legal action against Zartasha “Tashu” Kashif’s father, Kashif Mir, following days of alleged harassment and threats.
The conflict emerged after Maheen posted a video criticizing the alleged exploitation of children for social media content, specifically highlighting concerns over Tashu’s online presence.
Following the video, Maheen claims she faced harassment and threats from Tashu’s father, Kashif Mir, over a period of more than ten days, including threatening calls, fake propaganda, and fabricated content. She has now taken legal action against him, emphasizing that her motivation stems from professional ethics and child welfare rather than personal vendetta.
In her Instagram stories, Maheen shared heartfelt messages, stating that she has always opposed bullying and stood for dignity, fairness, and awareness.
She cited a Hadith: “Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; if he cannot, then with his heart, and that is the weakest of faith,” highlighting the moral importance of speaking out against wrongdoing.
Maheen also addressed rumors linking her to political groups, firmly denying any connections, and expressed faith in the justice system of Pakistan, ending her statement with: “I rest my case in the hands of Allah, and then I fully believe in the justice of our country. Pakistan Zindabad.”
In response, Tashu’s parents issued a formal appeal to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), National Cyber Crime Investigating Agency (NCCIA), and child protection bureaus, stating that their daughter has been systematically targeted and bullied online, allegedly due to her support for government initiatives and patriotic content.
They further alleged that an individual posing as a child psychologist used a low-cost online course to attack Tashu’s mental health, a claim that Yale University reportedly confirmed to be false.
The family described the harassment as a coordinated political attack and urged authorities to investigate under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA 2016). They stressed that harassing a 6-year-old or a 30 plus year old content creator like Maheen Anwari is equally unacceptable.
Maheen Anwari, widely recognized for her awareness driven content, had previously criticized Tashu’s parents for sharing videos of the young child tossing money at events. The video went viral with over 2 million views and drew widespread attention.
The current legal and social media clash has highlighted growing concerns about child exploitation, online harassment and digital safety in Pakistan, prompting discussions among social media users, celebrities and officials including Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, who publicly supported Tashu while condemning online bullying.