Fashion designer Maria B is facing criticism for conducting a photoshoot on the ancestral graveyard of the Abbasi family in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The designer allegedly allowed models to dance on the graves of the Nawab family ancestors, which has sparked outrage on social media.
A member of the Abbasi family has accused Maria B of violating their heritage and conducting the photoshoot without permission. The family has promised to take legal action against the designer for misguiding her staff and violating the sanctity of their ancestral graveyard.
Screenshots from Maria B’s latest promotion campaign were taken by a netizen with the username Chang Khan (CK), which highlighted one of the models dancing on the gravestones of their ancestors.
The incident has prompted calls for boycotts of Maria B’s brand, and many people are condemning her alleged lack of respect for the dead and the family’s heritage.

Maria B is already a polarizing figure for her controversial stance on various issues, and she has yet to comment on the matter.
However, it is expected that she will face legal action from the Abbasi family for the alleged misuse of their ancestral graveyard.
The incident has also raised questions about the need for more stringent regulations around the use of cultural and historical sites for commercial purposes. This incident is not the first of its kind in Pakistan, as many historical sites have been used for commercial purposes without proper permission or consideration for their cultural or historical significance.