Pamaal keeps the stakes high, with Malika (Saba Qamar) drifting her way through Raza’s (Usman Mukhtar) arrest and anti-corruption charges. Her lack of exposure leaves her in a constant state of confusion as she tries to protect her daughter while her world seems to fall apart.
Malika, who has not been given the space to do anything herself, is alone to manage finances, household and all the social dynamics that come with her husband’s arrest. Raza’s full control over her life, choices, and way of living has pushed her into a shell, where she is unaware of the outside world and its stresses.
Where it seems that karma has struck Raza, who is now in jail, the burden of his arrest still falls on Malika. A woman who is not allowed to drive a car herself in the guise of protection has now been exposed to the world that is ready to snap at her. While she finds solace in her family, her finances are halted, and she is met with cold-heartedness from Raza’s family.
Malika’s inability to find her way through what life has brought her reveals the effects of being locked in a golden cage, where she is given the necessities of life but robbed of independence, confidence, and courage. Viewers can see that through and talk about how our society mistreats women in whatever circumstances they are in. A user commented about how women are not only expected to be homemakers but also expect them to show courage when any calamity strikes, and said:
Putting the onus of Malika’s current state of mind on Raza, a user stated:
Focusing on the importance of giving women independence, a user urged society to give strength to women and said:
Sharing their own story, another stated how she can relate to Malika and her quest to navigate through the silent torture. She also spoke about the effect such situations have on the children and stated:
