Host Vasay Chaudhry and model Sara Neelum have apologised for “vile and ridiculous” comments made during the Dunya News show Mazaaq Raat against the overseas Pakistanis.

During the show, model Sara Neelum mocked the ex-pats saying that overseas Pakistanis clad in cotton suits bragged about coming from a foreign country. “[..] over there, they may be cleaning washrooms,” she added.

Her remarks sparked an outrage on social media and both the modal and actor were criticized for passing such a vile statement.

“I want to publicly apologise on behalf of my whole team at #Mazaqraat, a very stupid, vile & ridiculous comment was made recently about [sic] overseas Pakistanis by one of the guests in our show which were followed up by an attempted [sic] joke by one of the comedians(again in bad taste),” Vasay wrote on his Twitter handle.

He further said that a formal apology will be aired in tonight’s episode.

“However, I wanted to personally apologise to all the Pakistanis living abroad. We Love you, even though you might not feel the same at this point..,” he added.

Moreover, in a video message, Neelum said that her intention was not to criticize. “This show was scripted, I was also told that if something feels bad, do not be serious because it will be fun.”

“I come from a good family, someone thought how much I must have been hurt by such comments. Allah forgives you for a small mistake, if you are human beings, can’t you forgive?”

Moreover, comedian Qaisar Piya, who was also part of the show, also appologised for making jokes against the overseas Pakistanis.