Over the years, rumors about a past relationship with fellow musician Haroon Arfan (former guitarist of Shafqat Amanat Ali Band) surfaced in 2016. However, neither Hala nor Haroon have addressed these claims, leading to questions about the authenticity of such gossip. In Pakistani media, unconfirmed stories are frequent, but Hala has consistently prioritized her music, avoiding sensationalism. A 2021 Express Tribune article noted, “Hala Farooqi remains a figure of quiet strength, letting her work define her.”