Actor Saba Qamar, currently earning acclaim for her role in Geo Entertainment's "Case No 9", is facing legal trouble after a petition was filed seeking registration of a case over the alleged unauthorised use of a police uniform in a video shoot.
The petition, moved before a local court, claims the actor appeared in police attire without obtaining prior permission from the relevant authorities, which the petitioner argues amounts to a violation of rules governing the use of official uniforms.
The development comes at a time when Saba's work in "Case No 9" — airing every Wednesday and Thursday — has drawn strong reactions from viewers, with many praising her portrayal of a rape survivor.
Veteran actor Atiqa Odho recently spoke highly of Qamar's performance, calling it deeply moving and effortless.
The plea was taken up by Lahore's Additional Sessions Judge Ilyas Rehan, where the petitioner detailed his objections to the video circulating on social media.
The petitioner, Wasim Zawar, stated that Saba appeared in a dressing room wearing a police uniform and displaying an SP rank badge in the video.
He argued that wearing a police uniform requires obtaining a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the police authorities.
He told the court that an application had earlier been submitted to the Old Anarkali police station seeking registration of a case, but no action was taken.
After hearing the preliminary arguments, the court adjourned the hearing until January 14.
The actor had portrayed a police officer in a murder mystery drama serial aired on a private entertainment channel.
The acclaimed thespian is in the limelight these days as 'Case No 9' has garnered praise for its sensitive and realistic depiction of difficult social issues, and her performance is widely regarded as one of the strongest in recent Pakistani television history.
The drama continues to engage viewers with its raw storytelling and compelling character arcs.
Produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi in collaboration with 7th Sky Entertainment, Case No. 9 is penned by Geo News anchor Shahzeb Khanzada and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain.
The drama explores the harrowing reality of sexual violence, courtroom battles, and the crushing societal pressure encapsulated by the phrase "Log kya kahenge?" (What will people say?).
Saba portrays Sehar, a fearless young woman who challenges social restraints and fights for justice against Kamran, a powerful businessman played by Faisal Qureshi.
