‘I’m Sorry for What Happened,’Punjab Sports Minister Wahab Riaz After Rain Video Criticism

Wahab Riaz, the Adviser to Punjab’s interim chief minister on Sports and Youth Affairs, has apologized following criticism of a video showing him driving recklessly and splashing bikers on flooded roads during rain in Lahore. In a tweet, Riaz expressed regret for his actions and acknowledged the two sides to the story.

There are always two sides of the coin, but unfortunately we always see the wrong one only. I’m sorry for what happened yesterday, it was purely unintentional and was misperceived in a very wrong way. Let’s try to spread positivity always and not malign this beautiful country of… — Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) July 6, 2023

He clarified that the incident was unintentional and misunderstood, urging people to promote positivity and avoid spreading negative propaganda that could harm their country’s reputation. The video gained attention on social media, leading to public disapproval of Riaz’s careless driving, with some calling for him to apologize due to his position as a cricketer.