Yesterday actor Hamza Ali Abbasi announced, via his Facebook page, that he was going to give up his post as PTI's culture secretary because a movie he's appearing in doesn't conform to the general expectations we have of Pakistani culture.
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Discussions about his motives, and of whether he was right to resign or not, dominated social media, with opinions ranging from exultant to bored.
These people didn't think Hamza's post-filming resignation made sense:
Some people felt what happens onscreen is best left onscreen:
Some people congratulated him:
Some people believe he might do it again:
Some people took news of his resignation with a pinch of salt:
Some people supported Hamza's decision, saying it was the right thing to do:
And some people found a way to make light of the situation:
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