Islamabad, Sept. 16 -- Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan recently announced that she is expecting her second child, but what should have remained a joyful moment has now sparked an unnecessary debate over her age.

The 41-year-old actress revealed her pregnancy with a graceful baby-bump picture from the Toronto International Film Festival 2026. "We make plans. and then there is Allah's plan," she wrote while sharing the news with her followers.

While congratulatory messages poured in from fans and celebrities, another section of the internet began questioning Mahira's decision to embrace motherhood in her 40s.

"Don't romanticise pregnancy in the 40s," read one post, while another user claimed that having a 40-year age gap with one's paren...