Critics on social media argued that the "audacious and revealing" clothing was inappropriate for an educational institution, especially one bearing the name "Iqra," which has deep religious significance as the first word revealed in the Quran.
: In August 2023, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Wing arrested Bari under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). He was booked for creating fake social media profiles impersonating a female student and distributing defamatory and obscene content in her name to blackmail her. karachi iqra university mms scandal verified
The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the role of universities in Pakistan, the rights of students, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in higher education. Critics on social media argued that the "audacious