Gharida Farooqi’s Dress Faces Backlash at Islamabad Peace Talks: Neitizens Compared her to Chhipa

Gharida Farooqi faces a wave of social media backlash following her choice of attire during the Islamabad Peace Talks. Critics labeled her green co-ord set as too casual for the high-stakes diplomatic event between Iran and the US. The viral “Chhipa” comparison sparked widespread memes across Pakistan’s digital landscape today.

The Iran-US diplomatic summit in Islamabad took an unexpected turn on social media this week. While diplomats discussed regional stability, Pakistani journalist Gharida Farooqi became the center of a viral storm. Her choice of a green co-ord set triggered a massive trolling campaign across social media.

Reporting from the high-profile peace negotiations, Ghareeda Farooqi appeared in a matching green outfit. Social media users quickly criticized the look, calling it a “sleeping suit” or “casual pajama.” Many argued the attire lacked the professional gravity required for an international diplomatic event of this scale.

The criticism shifted from fashion critique to harsh mockery. Some users made crude remarks about the fit, while others questioned the professionalism of the broadcast.

The most trending aspect of the controversy involves “Chhipa” comparisons. Netizens are jokingly asking why Gharidah Farooqi wore “Chhipa Sahab’s clothes.” This reference to the well-known welfare persona’s style became a focal point for memes.

The debate intensified when observers compared her to the Iranian media delegation. While Gharida farooqi dress choices leaned toward modern casual, Iranian female journalists attended in full, traditional Irani Chadars. Critics highlighted this contrast to argue that foreign reporters showed more cultural and professional sensitivity to the “seriousness” of the peace talks than the local host media.

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Commenters on Facebook and YouTube suggested that even a volunteer’s uniform would have looked more appropriate than her “clean Punjab” inspired look. While critics call the dress unprofessional, defenders label the backlash as misogynistic. They argue that the public is focusing on a woman’s clothing rather than the historic Iran-US peace talks.