ISLAMABAD – A sudden disruption occurred during a live interview of Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on a popular television show hosted by Waseem Badami, leaving viewers confused and sparking widespread speculation on Thursday night.
The incident took place when Iqbal’s video call was abruptly cut off in the middle of the interview. Viewers could hear some noise coming from behind the camera in his room, and the screen suddenly went black.
This led to a flurry of online discussions, with some social media users suggesting that Iqbal was forcibly disconnected. One user wrote: “Someone forcefully cut off Ahsan Iqbal’s video during the live show”.
Another user expressed their confusion, saying, “What just happened? Ahsan Iqbal’s video was abruptly cut during a live show of Waseem Badami.”
Wait, what just happened? Ahsan Iqbal’s video was abruptly cut during a live show.
pic.twitter.com/B1a50hCR3U— Faizan (@faizannriaz) December 25, 2025
The unexpected interruption raised questions and concerns, with many speculating if the incident was politically motivated.
However, shortly after the disruption, Iqbal took to social media to clarify the situation. He reassured his followers, writing, “Thank you for the messages of concern. A brief disruption occurred during a live broadcast when someone nearby having an argument was unaware that I was live on air.”
Thank you for the messages of concern. A brief disruption occurred during a live broadcast when someone nearby having an argument was unaware that I was live on air.
I rejoined the interview shortly afterward. I hope we can avoid unnecessary politicisation of this. https://t.co/c4opMKphqS— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) December 25, 2025
The minister emphasized that there was no external interference, adding, “I rejoined the interview shortly afterward. I hope we can avoid unnecessary politicization of this.”
