Dr Nabiha Ali Khan, a well-known digital media figure and clinical psychologist, has once again drawn public attention after sharing a deeply personal story about her past. Khan, who became widely recognised for her bold commentary on women’s behaviour, often finds herself at the centre of social media debates. She recently married her long-time colleague, Haris Khokhar, on November 7 and is a widowed mother of one.
Her latest remarks came during an appearance on Naeem Hanif’s podcast, where she discussed why she no longer wears a dupatta, a garment that had been an important part of her attire for many years. Khan explained that her decision was shaped by a disturbing experience that left a lasting impact on her.
Speaking on the podcast, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan said, “I once broke the teeth of a boy who grabbed my dupatta. Often, people ask why I don’t wear a dupatta — there is a reason behind it. I used to go to my job wearing shalwar qameez; I used to cover my head and offer prayers five times a day, including Tahajjud. My mother was a veiled woman — no one had ever seen her face. From my father’s side, we are Pakhtoon, and from my mother’s side, we are Syed. Both families are modest; we weren’t allowed to come on the media. None of my cousins or siblings ever appeared on TV. They are married and live a private and modest life. I came to the media because of the financial burden after my father’s death.”
Dr Nabiha went on to describe the incident that changed her relationship with the dupatta. She said she had been walking home from work when a young man on a motorcycle grabbed her dupatta from behind and yanked it, leaving her standing alone on the street without it. She recalled being shaken and stunned by the experience.
She continued, “One day, I was coming back from the office when a boy on a bike grabbed my dupatta from behind and pulled it. I was all alone, standing on the road without a dupatta. I was shocked. I looked back and slapped him, and two of his teeth broke — his mouth was bleeding. He called the police. Do you know that breaking someone’s teeth is a punishable act? Yes, one thing I did at that time was recite ‘Ya Ali Madad,’ and it gave me strength.”
Khan said the encounter left her emotionally shaken and eventually led her to stop wearing a dupatta altogether. Her story sparked fresh discussion online, with many expressing sympathy for what she endured and others debating the cultural expectations surrounding women’s clothing.
The podcast appearance has once again placed Khan in the public conversation, adding another layer to her already complex media presence.
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