'Patari' CEO Khalid Bajwa resigns amid sexual misconduct accusations

After being accused of sexual harassment, the CEO of local music streaming service Patari, Khalid Bajwa has stepped down from his post.

Bajwa was accused by two women on Twitter who posted screenshots of their conversation with the young entrepreneur. ‘Patari’ announced his departure from the company through their social media handles. In the statement, ‘Patari’ confirmed that Bajwa won’t be a part of the company anymore and also said that the investigations against the former CEO are underway.

Official Statement: pic.twitter.com/BBcqqXdydf

— Patari (@patarimusic) April 11, 2018

Two women came forward with their allegation against Bajwa through their twitter accounts who posted screenshots of the conversations that took place between them.

One of accusers, Mehravar Ali also claimed that the accused man would always “grace her with unwelcome hugs.” She also mentioned that she felt “uncomfortable and overpowered” by being hugged by someone who is twice her age.

I mean, this is the most recent convo I have after which I kind of gave up and couldn’t make any more excuses so just stopped replying and blocked him. I felt uncomfortable and overpowered by a man twice my age. We bumped into each other once or twice in public spaces/social e

— mehr (@mehronnehr) April 11, 2018

i was 15/16 he was 28 pic.twitter.com/EpRZKAvV3k

— mr. brightside (@tiddycakes) April 11, 2018

CEO of @patarimusic #KhalidBajwa Harassing girls on Facebook Messenger. pic.twitter.com/i23sfvEO0L

— Jerry (@KOKO_Pk) April 11, 2018

After the #KhalidBajwa ruckus, here comes other
weirdos gratifying their #Tharak with @mahobili old posts... #whew... this is how they tend to lessen frustration of their cheap and sick screeching mentality. #PERVERT #Period pic.twitter.com/lx9wbYDAjr

— M Ansary (@IdealistAnsary) April 11, 2018