I am with Pathaan: Mahira Khan wants an honest person to lead Pakistan.

Mahira Khan and host Anwar Maqsood had a heart-to-heart conversation on Sunday at the Arts Council of Pakistan. The evening was full of witty exchanges on politics, The Legend of Maula Jatt and the importance of financial independence for women in Pakistan.

During the talk, Anwar took his chance to ask Mahira about her political affiliations. After asking three times, the starlet finally responded, "I'm with Pathaan." She then talked about the need for an honest leader in Pakistan. "Honesty is in scarcity in the present times. Honesty is important in work, and relationships, and at this point, I would love to see someone elected who is honest, no matter the political party."

Hearing Mahira's stance, the popular screenwriter said, "See, Quaid e-Azam was also an honest man but passed away within a year of his regime. Imran is also honest and has been alive for the past three years, and is still thriving. Just the way a single fish can pollute the entire river, the same way an honest man can change the nation. It takes more than one man to change the whole system."

He further elaborated on his viewpoint, "Everyone wants to go abroad, wants their children to study abroad and even get their treatments from foreign countries; we know all this can't be done honestly. Let's forget about dishonesty, that's present in flourishing nations too, it's not just about honest leaders."

Switching the hot seat, Mahira then asked Anwar what he would do if he became the leader of Pakistan one day. "I will forgive all the dishonest people," he remarked. "I will free them. There are 23 million people in Pakistan, if this nation becomes Riyasat-i-Madina then 19 million would have their hands amputated. If this country becomes the old Riyasat-i-Madina, then we're doomed, and if we become a newer version of it, then a plague will be upon us."

The Raees actor also highlighted the rampant spread of false news and information online. "When I look at the news, it's so difficult to gauge what is true and false," she said.

Mahira also explained why she stopped using social media and sharing her views bluntly on social media platforms. "There was a time when I wrote extremely emotional rants online and then I stopped. People threaten, and abuse so much on these...