Television host Veena Malik addressed rumours that she is planning to enter politics, clarifying that she remains focused on her career and has no interest in holding any political office.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople ask me if I am getting into politics, so I want to say that I am very much happy in my own space,\u201d Malik said, adding,\u00a0\u201cFor the time being, I am not interested in political affairs, nor do I think I will want to be in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Discussing recent political comments she made on social media, Malik said, \u201cI feel that every person who pays taxes or votes can have their own opinion.\u201d She also clarified that this also does not give an open invitation for people to view you differently.<\/p>\n
Further, the host stated that if she expresses her opinions, that should not change how people perceive her professionally. \u201cMy fans like me because of my work, but still everyone should be strong in their own opinion. But now is not the time to sway both ways or hesitate when being clear on which party people believe is best suited to rule,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Malik concluded by emphasising, \u201cWe all should be clear on our views.\u201d<\/p>\n
The host clarified her stance years after a\u00a0statement\u00a0in 2012\u00a0in which she expressed interest in entering politics. Speaking to\u00a0The Express Tribune, she had said, \u201cWhenever there is something wrong going on in society, my blood boils and sometimes I wish to be a part of this system so I can change things.”<\/p>\n
On the professional front,\u00a0Malik\u2019s recent on-screen appearances include the television series\u00a0Mr\u00a0Jamshed DP\u00a0and the Indian film\u00a0Zindagi 50-50.<\/p>\n
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