Speaking to a crowd of PTI supporters in Multan on Friday, he said "Maryam Nawaz kept mentioning me with such passion and rigor while speaking at her rally," adding that he wanted to tell her to be careful that her husband doesn't get upset over how she mentions Imran.
https://twitter.com/nayadaurpk/status/1527676966929072128
Following his statement, users on Twitter have been speaking out against the sexist comments made by the former prime minister.
Many have commented on how the easiest weapon men in this country have against women is to cast aspersions at their character and humiliate them.
https://twitter.com/Xadeejournalist/status/1527681725265895424
https://twitter.com/jasmeenmanzoor/status/1527684415249580032
Others have pointed out that in a society where 'honor' revolves around women and what they do, statements such as the one made by Khan have led to generations long animosities amongst communities.
https://twitter.com/Wabbasi007/status/1527676884817002498
https://twitter.com/AmberRShamsi/status/1527677857291304960
https://twitter.com/nailainayat/status/1527676428048814081
https://twitter.com/mjdawar/status/1527688532713685000
Some people are commenting on the power imbalance at play, as Imran Khan is older and more experienced than Maryam, and just by virtue of being a man he is granted more culture capital in society.
https://twitter.com/marvisirmed/status/1527682030112280578
https://twitter.com/MalaikaSRaza/status/1527692393310396416
https://twitter.com/SButt_52/status/1527684981480374278
https://twitter.com/zburki/status/1527670697568489473
Others are pointing out that these remarks are characteristic for Khan, who has been the subject of internet ire many times before for his sexist remarks on victim blaming and sexual assault.
https://twitter.com/ammaralijan/status/1527688328790917120
https://twitter.com/SariaBenazir/status/1527690690884517888
https://twitter.com/SyedZainRaza_/status/1527691698490548224
https://twitter.com/MehrTarar/status/1527696139872501760