Karachi: Zahid Ahmed, the popular Pakistani actor known for taking on deep and complex roles, has ignited a huge public debate by speaking out against social media, openly calling it “the devil’s work.”

Zahid Ahmed, whose successful career spans from radio to theatre and television, recently appeared on a podcast. During the discussion, he adopted an intensely strict view of modern online life.

Zahid Ahmed stated bluntly that “social media is the devil’s work” and went on to suggest that anyone creating content for these platforms will face religious consequences.

The actor acknowledged that he himself uses social media and expected backlash. However, he insisted he was simply expressing his personal and honest belief.

He argued that showing your private life, including your children and daily routine, to the public eye is fundamentally wrong. He concluded that social media is an invention that has done the greatest harm to humanity in the modern age.

His remarks have instantly sparked heated arguments online, polarizing users between those who agree with his strong moral perspective and others who feel his condemnation is far too harsh.