Pakistan, July 7 -- Pakistani actor Zara Noor Abbas has urged women to stop harming themselves in desperate attempts to stop aging. In a heartfelt Instagram story, she condemned anti-aging methods such as taking medications for weight loss and skin whitening, calling them "drug abuse." She stressed that aging is a natural and beautiful process and encouraged women to focus on developing their minds, saying, "Vanity is very short-lived. Work on your brain. That will last."

Abbas's message comes amid growing pressure on women, especially in the entertainment industry, where youth is often seen as a measure of worth. Many actresses feel they have an "expiration date" because society constantly links a woman's value to her appearance. Abbas ...