{"id":393994,"date":"2024-03-16T04:41:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T23:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=393994"},"modified":"2024-03-16T04:41:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T23:41:51","slug":"anwar-maqsood-rubbishes-rumours-about-alleged-abduction-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/anwar-maqsood-rubbishes-rumours-about-alleged-abduction-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Anwar Maqsood rubbishes rumours about alleged abduction, assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I won\u2019t survive after a slap<br \/>\nkarachi: Pakistani scriptwriter and satirist Anwar Maqsood has spoken out against rumours circulating about his alleged abduction and assault. In a video statement released recently, the veteran artist vehemently denied all claims, reassuring his loved ones and admirers that he is safe and unharmed.  The video, shared widely across social media platforms, features Maqsood addressing the speculation surrounding his well-being. He expressed gratitude for the concern shown by his fans and acquaintances but emphasised that the reports of his abduction were entirely false. \u201cMy name is Anwar Maqsood. I know all of you, and perhaps, you know me,\u201d Maqsood began. \u201cIn the past few days, certain news was circulating that made my life a living hell. I have admirers all over the world. I received a call from every city, every country asking how I am. I\u2019m perfectly fine. Whatever you\u2019re hearing has not happened, nor will it happen.\u201d News Desk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I won\u2019t survive after a slap karachi: Pakistani scriptwriter and satirist Anwar Maqsood has spoken out against rumours circulating about his alleged abduction and assault. In a video statement released recently, the veteran artist vehemently denied all claims, reassuring his loved ones and admirers that he is safe and unharmed. 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