Pakistan, May 1 -- Renowned Pakistani actor and social commentator Hamza Ali Abbasi has stirred fresh discussion around women's modesty and religious obligations after making strong remarks on social media.

Speaking on the traditional Islamic perspective regarding women's dress and public presence, Abbasi emphasised that, ideally, women should not leave their homes without necessity. However, if they must, he stated, they should be fully covered from head to toe with a chadar (shawl). He further clarified that while covering the head is commendable, it is not strictly obligatory in Islam, nor is wearing a dupatta.

"Aurat ko ghar se awal to nikalna nai chahiye, nikalain to A to Z sar se leke paun tak unko chadar mein nikalna chahiye. Sar...