Ali Dar faces backlash over Maryam Nawaz portrait in office
Ali Dar faces backlash for displaying a portrait of Maryam Nawaz in his office, raising questions about the absence of Quaid-e-Azam's image. Social media debates ensue.
Social media questions absence of Quaid-E-Azam image in official setting
LAHORE: A photograph of Adviser to the Chief Minister on AI and Special Initiatives Ali Dar, shared by his office, shows him seated in his office during a virtual meeting on March 16, 2026, with a portrait of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz displayed behind him, drawing criticism online.
The image was released alongside details of the 33rd Punjab cabinet meeting, held at 11:30am, where Ali Dar participated virtually as part of ongoing administrative proceedings.
Following its circulation on social media platform X, the photograph triggered debate among users, with several questioning the choice of displaying the chief minister’s portrait in an official office setting instead of that of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
The discussion remained largely confined to online commentary, where users contrasted the imagery with established norms of displaying portraits of national figures in government offices.
No official clarification has been issued regarding the choice of portrait or the concerns raised by social media users.
The post sharing the image stated that it was intended to present official activity and public reactions for informational purposes.
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