Dr Affan Qaiser, a well-known Pakistani doctor and digital content creator with nearly 5 million followers, often makes headlines for his awareness videos on trending issues. Alongside his wife, Dr Nazish, he also runs podcasts on his YouTube channel, where they openly discuss social and digital topics.
Recently, Dr Affan appeared on the RTS with 24 Plus podcast, where he shared his views about targeting Iqra Kanwal and her family on social media.
Dr Affan clarified that his criticism of Iqra Kanwal’s content is not personal but based on principle. He revealed, “I was the first person to congratulate Areeb when he became a father of a daughter. I do not have a personal grudge against them, but yes, I disagree with their practice of sharing their private family life online. Even their own relatives criticize it, but they defend themselves by saying it’s their only source of income.”
He further addressed their recent binary trading promotion controversy, calling it irresponsible. In his words, “People like them should be made an example for Gen Z. At the same time, they should also be given some relief with a warning. However, there must be a clear boundary — no one should be allowed to record their bedrooms and private spaces. PEMRA should regulate this.”
Dr Affan also admitted that while his videos gain views, his intentions are not only for popularity. “Of course, publicity matters, and yes, these videos get me views — I accept that. But my aim is to highlight real issues. For example, I even regret making the watermelon vendor video later when I learned it was based on misinformation.”
With his statement, Dr Affan Qaiser once again sparked debate on whether family vlogging and oversharing private lives should be regulated or left as personal choice.