‘Witches’ feminist drama sparks outrage in conservative Pakistan

KARACHI – A fiery online series about a group of women who unleash revenge on men has sparked a backlash in conservative Pakistan, where tough censorship rules prevent such shows from appearing on television.

Filmed in Karachi but released by an India-based streaming service, “Churails”, or “Witches” in English, centres on four women who open an underground detective agency under the guise of a clothing store to catch cheating husbands.

The storylines cover often untouched topics such as gay relationships, sexual exploitation, male dominance and Pakistan’s obsession with fair skin.

It caused a buzz among much of its audience online — often limited to…