Iqra earns more than Areeb? Husband sets record straight

Pakistani digital creators Iqra Kanwal and Areeb Pervaiz have often faced public scrutiny over their financial arrangements and family roles. Some social media users believe Iqra is the main breadwinner because of the success of her YouTube channel, Sistrology. Areeb has now responded to questions about their earnings and addressed assumptions about his financial position.

Iqra launched Sistrology in 2020 and has since built a strong online following. Her YouTube channel has attracted millions of subscribers, while she also enjoys considerable popularity on Instagram. The couple welcomed their daughter, Anavia, last year and recently celebrated her first birthday.

During a recent podcast interview with Bluntline.Pk, Areeb was asked whether husbands feel insecure when their wives earn more money. The question referred to the perception that a wife’s financial success can create an inferiority complex in her husband.

Areeb challenged the assumptions people make about his income. He said the public does not know how much either of them earns and stressed that he has never publicly disclosed his earnings.

He also revealed that he has several business interests alongside his work as a digital creator. Speaking about their restaurant, FOUR, Areeb said he and Iqra are equal partners, with a 50-50 ownership arrangement. He added that the business was built through collective investment and effort.

Areeb emphasised that the couple had built their assets together rather than relying on one person’s income. His remarks pushed back against online claims that he is financially dependent on his wife.

The discussion has once again drawn attention to the couple’s personal and professional lives. While Iqra’s digital success remains widely recognised, Areeb’s comments highlight his involvement in business and the shared financial efforts he says have helped them build their life together.