Saba Qamar’s recent remarks about not wanting to live in Karachi sparked a heated debate across social media, dividing people along city lines Karachiites versus Lahoris and Islamabadis.

What began as a casual comment quickly turned into a nationwide discussion filled with emotion and defensiveness.

Amid the noise, actor Hina Khwaja Bayat stepped forward with a message of unity and compassion.

In a heartfelt Instagram reel, she reminded everyone to “think before you speak,” noting how words can wound more deeply than we realize.

A proud Karachiite, Bayat spoke of her city’s struggles and beauty its resilience, diversity, and spirit while also acknowledging the charm of Lahore and the challenges it faces, such as air pollution.

Her message was simple yet powerful: “Pakistan is our home, and its cities are rooms within it.”

Instead of mocking one another’s cities, she urged everyone to take collective ownership, celebrate differences, and work together for a better, kinder Pakistan because progress begins with empathy and unity.