Why is Pakistani influencer Jannat Mirza facing public scrutiny and backlash?

Dubai: Pakistani digital influencer Jannat Mirza has recently faced public scrutiny after sharing content from her Hajj journey on social media. With over 25 million followers on TikTok and more than 6 million on Instagram, Mirza documented her departure to the spiritual destination alongside her family.

In her posts, she mentioned, “We had the whole plane to ourselves,” and provided a brief tour of the aircraft. This led to mixed reactions online. Some social media users praised her for undertaking the pilgrimage, while others questioned the public display of what appeared to be exclusive travel arrangements during a spiritual journey.

Reports suggest that the flight was operated by a commercial company and may not have been entirely private, as some users noted that flights can occasionally have few passengers due to scheduling. Mirza did not explicitly state that the entire plane was chartered. The ambiguity in her caption led to varied interpretations and discussions online.

Jannat Mirza is the daughter of SSP Mirza Anjum Kamal, and her sisters, Alishba and Sehar, are also active on social media platforms. The family frequently shares aspects of their personal lives with their followers.

As public figures, the Mirza family's social media content often garners diverse reactions, reflecting the broader conversations about privacy, spirituality, and public sharing in the digital age.