The controversy surrounding Saba Qamar's remarks about moving to Karachi has sparked significant debate in the Pakistani entertainment industry and on social media. According to PakShowbiz, the issue began when Saba Qamar responded with 'Astaghfirullah' to a question about relocating to Karachi, which was perceived as offensive by some residents of the city. Javeria Abbasi, a fellow actress, criticized Qamar during an appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt's podcast, stating that 'the city that gave you fame should be respected' and that such expressions were inappropriate. Abbasi emphasized that people generally have a deep attachment to their hometowns and should refrain from speaking negatively about them. This criticism quickly went viral, reigniting discussions both in support of and against Karachi (PakShowbiz, Tribune Latest).