TV host Aftab Iqbal arrested in Dubai, claims family

Pakistani television host and author Aftab Iqbal has been detained at Dubai airport, according to a statement made by his brother on social media.

In a post shared online, Aftab Iqbal’s brother, who has a background in media, expressed significant concern regarding the ongoing detention of their eldest sibling. The post recounts a distressing incident on December 22, 2024, when Aftab Iqbal was returning to the UAE from Manchester, UK.

In his message, Junaid indicated that Aftab was intercepted upon his arrival and has since been unreachable.

The family is urgently seeking assistance and has appealed to community leaders and authorities to intervene in this matter, highlighting Aftab's contributions as a community protector.

In his post, Aftab Iqbal’s brother calls for a prompt resolution to facilitate his brother’s safe departure from the airport.

The circumstances surrounding this incident remain ambiguous, and the family is urging both the public and officials to act swiftly to ensure the safe release of the detained individual.