'If he can manage three wives, he can manage the public': Abrar Ul Haq takes dig at Iqrar Ul Hassan

A recent TV appearance has turned into a viral moment after Pakistani singer and politician Abrar-ul-Haq made a series of humorous and unexpectedly sharp remarks about fellow public figures during a talk show hosted by Mohsin Abbas Haider.

The conversation took a playful turn when Abrar Ul Haq was asked about television host and politician Iqrar Ul Hassan and his political ambitions.

With his trademark humour, Abrar made a comment referencing Iqrar’s personal life, saying that managing multiple marriages could, in his view, translate into political capability.

“A man who can manage three wives can also manage the public, I believe, because a wife is complete politics. It should be taught as a subject at university,” he said, adding that anyone who has handled such dynamics might be well prepared for public leadership.

The remark immediately triggered laughter on set and has since been widely shared online, with many users debating whether it was satire, political commentary, or just classic Abrar Ul Haq humour.

Abrar Ul Haq also didn’t hold back when Jawad Ahmed, another singer-turned-politician, came up in discussion.

Referring to Jawad Ahmed’s public claims about economic reform and ambitious promises, Abrar responded with a more understated jab.

“I just enjoy his big claims because I can’t do anything else. Only he can make claims like these,” he said.

When pressed further on who he considers a strong political figure among the two, Abrar avoided choosing either, saying neither Iqrar Ul Hassan nor Jawad Ahmed represented what he would call political leadership material.

The exchange quickly gained traction online, with users clipping and resharing the segment across platforms, particularly the “three wives” remark, which became the most discussed line from the interview.

Beyond the humour, Abrar Ul Haq is no stranger to public life beyond music. Rising to fame in the 1990s with his hit Punjabi track Billo, he has also remained active in philanthropy and social work, particularly in healthcare initiatives.

But this time, it wasn’t music or charity making headlines — it was humour that blurred the line between politics, personal life, and viral TV moments.