Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah shared a statement, describing “Shahrah-e-Bhutto” as a “gift” from the PPP government to the people of Karachi.
Talha, in his Instagram story, reacted to the post: “It is not a gift but a job of the government, which it should do for the people.” He added, “I have been witnessing the worst governance in Sindh for the last 15 years, and it is surprising that the government is still making such statements.”
Known for his blunt statements, Talha has previously spoken out on several public issues. This latest comment earned him widespread support on social media, with many users echoing his frustration and questioning the government’s performance.
Earlier this month, Talha Anjum made headlines for an on-stage altercation during his performance at Expo Centre Lahore, after a video of the incident went viral.
The clip shows Talha calling out an audience member who had allegedly thrown a bottle at him during the performance. Visibly angry, the rapper said, “There was a brother here who threw a bottle on stage as if he was sending me his sister’s proposal. I have only one thing to say to him: if you have the courage, come closer to the stage and propose properly.”
He then pointed at the individual in the crowd and said, “He’s hiding at the back, come here, son.”
As the man moved closer to the stage, a member of Talha’s security team intervened, grabbing him by the hair and pulling him away.
Talha then turned to the audience and emotionally said, “I swear to God, I’m not that kind of person. Now, put yourself in my shoes. I came here to perform for you… and if I’m disrespected, should I stay silent?”
The video ignited a storm on social media. Some users defended the rapper’s reaction. One wrote, “I support this behaviour; artists deserve respect.” Another called the moment “satisfying,” adding, “Why even go to his concert if you’re just going to disrespect him?”
However, others criticized him. One commenter said, “He’s an artist he should behave properly. This is why bottles get thrown at him.” Another added, “Every concert turns into this kind of drama. Talha bhai should learn to stay in control.”
Some users even pointed to a broader issue in concert culture, saying such moments set a poor example. One post read: “It’s not just about the artist; this kind of reaction sets a bad tone for Pakistan’s concert scene.”
This incident wasn’t the first time Talha has faced issues on stage. At a previous concert in Islamabad, he stopped his performance mid-set after fans threw bottles at him. At that time, he had said, “Come on stage and throw that bottle at my face.”
Though visibly frustrated, he continued with one final song, stating the act had “ruined his mood,” but he didn’t want to disappoint his “real fans.”