Ayesha Omar’s Dating Show ‘Lazawal Ishq’ Sparks Controversy, PEMRA Clarifies Stance

Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar has found herself at the center of a social media storm following the release of the teaser for her new dating reality show, Lazawal Ishq. The show, inspired by the Turkish series Aşk Adası, features four men and four women living together in a luxury villa while their interactions are recorded. Omar described the show as a journey to find eternal love, highlighting the emotional challenges involved.

Ayesha Omar To Host ‘Dating’ Reality Show ‘Lazawal Ishq’

As the first Urdu-language dating reality format, the show is set to stream exclusively on YouTube with nearly 100 episodes. However, the teaser triggered immediate backlash, with many users condemning it as immoral and launching boycott campaigns. Critics appealed to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to ban the show for violating cultural and ethical values.

In response to the public outcry, PEMRA issued a clarification stating that since the show is only being streamed on social media platforms and not broadcast on television channels, it does not fall under PEMRA’s regulatory jurisdiction. The authority emphasized that its rules apply only to traditional electronic media, not digital content.

The controversy highlights growing tensions between modern entertainment trends and conservative cultural expectations in Pakistan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Lazawal Ishq?
It is a dating reality show featuring Ayesha Omar, where participants live together in a villa to find love, streaming on YouTube.

2. Why is the show controversial?
Many viewers consider it culturally inappropriate and immoral, leading to calls for a ban.

3. Is PEMRA banning the show?
No, PEMRA clarified it cannot regulate the show as it is streamed online, not broadcast on TV.

4. Where can viewers watch the show?
It will be available exclusively on YouTube.

5. How has Ayesha Omar responded?
She has not yet publicly addressed the backlash but promoted the show as an emotional journey toward finding love.