Ariba Shahid @AribaShahid Twitter profile

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

My dad's response to "betiyon ko ziada sar nahein charhana chahiye"

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Everyone other than the Bhuttos are Irrelevant. No wonder you called so many of us Barsati Maindak for complaining about rain destroying our city. And me, Irrelevant? Lol I didn't need a family name to get where I am. Doing pretty well. Can you say the same?

Bakhtawar B-Zardari

@BakhtawarBZ

2 years

@Hassanshah7214 @AsmaMasroor @AribaShahid @BBhuttoZardari The 90K people who voted > her bitter & irrelevant existence 🙂

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

Why is this kid allowed to be on a tv show until midnight every night? Doesnt he have school? I dont get why hes made to sit with a group of adults instead of letting or encouraging him to do things kids his age do Is this the level of entertainment in our country? Disappointing

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Karachi walay will show up everywhere except cricket matches. 😅🤷‍♀️

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@Sana_Jamal

2 years

Karachi - one day before Imran Khan PTI #KarachiJalsa . This has never happened before in Pakistan.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Congratulations everyone! @BBhuttoZardari got his first job at the age of 33.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

House of cards: Pakistan edition

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Some personal news: I'm excited to announce that I've joined @Reuters as the Pakistan Correspondent. Happy to join @gibranp 's Afghanistan- Pakistan team. Looking forward to reporting on Pakistan!

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Today's kerfuffle teaches me that I will forever be a second-class citizen in this country, much like the rest of you. As long as dynastic politics is celebrated, this will continue. You need to have zero regards for people to call them irrelevant.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

Shoaib Malik today

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Laughs in London 😂

PMLN

@pmln_org

2 years

میدان چھوڑ کر بھاگنے کی روایت برقرار۔۔ 🙌

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Called a patwari, jiyali, and ugly just because I pointed out the total SBP reserves weren't $22bn when PM IK was dismissed. Btw. Writing an article on this to explain it all because I'd rather fight ignorance with educational means. Stay tuned

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

I like the fact that some Pakistani men don't wait for you to ask them to help lift your suitcase into the overhead compartment. They just do it for you while making zero eye contact. 👏 👏 👏

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

1 year

Farewell Noor Jehan. Elephants can live upto 70 years, sometimes even more - yet we lost Noor Jehan at 17. Gone too soon, for no fault of her own.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Want to announce myself as Prime Minister of this country. My parents voted for me. I'm thankful for this opportunity. Will make Pakistan great again. First thing I will do is increase petrol prices, restructure tax reforms, and ban any biryani without aalu.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Does this mean the previous administration improved Healthcare facilities in Pakistan?

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 months

Your yearly reminder that today isn’t a military day. The Pakistan army didn’t fight a war to win independence in 1947. This day is about revolutionaries, you, me, our families that struggled and made it to Pakistan, and families that welcomed people to Pakistan.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Can someone explain what will happen to the money that has been paid to the MNAs?

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

This jalsa is probably bigger than PDM jalsas even though Fazlu forced his madrassa students to join in. Massive turnout. I guess this answers how popular IK is. #KarachiJalsa

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

5 years

My mom thinks that she needs to compliment everyones story she sees on Instagram. Her logic is "woh dekh rahay hain k mein ne dekh liya, tou phir sochenge k mein ne tareef nahein ki" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

Everyone's playing the short game with the no confidence move, and Imran Khan isn't even competing there. He's playing the long game apparently.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

P.S. I wonder how many of thr 90k people that voted for Bilawal in 2018, and for PPP for years before that have access to water, electricity, sanitation, education, and Healthcare. Or are they irrelevant too?

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

This is why I dont trust history books.

ANI

@ANI

3 years

Delhi: Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Abhinandan Varthaman being accorded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind, for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27, 2019.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

7 years

I thought two hijab Wali auntiyan are looking at the mountains

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

As my dad went for his Maghrib prayers he saw a @foodpanda_pk rider crying. He was mute so someone else told my dad what had happened. Apparently some people had beat him up very bad. I dont know why people think they're entitled enough to beat someone up.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

I think it's an Urdu speaking thing to get offended when someone you dont know says tum to you. I'm sorry, aap janab is the only way to go.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

This is a moment that perfectly encapsulates nepotism and privilege.

Atika Rehman

@AtikaRehman

4 years

This is a moment. Benazir’s son, Nawaz’s daughter. #Gujranwalan16thOct

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Karachi

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

I dont know what to say but I'm defo feeling the love 🥰

g h a u r a

@ghauraghaura

2 years

The last 24 hours on Pak Twitter recapped

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Just for context, I belong to a regular middle class family. I have no generational wealth nor do I have generational social capital. My parents put in all their savings to send me to the best institutions they could. I worked harder than my peers to get where I am.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Yes, because the rupee was overvalued.

Talha Tahir

@talhatahirarain

2 years

The Pakistani Rupee lost 42% of its value under Imran Khan's rule.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Was live on @BBCWorld to talk about the terrorist attack on the PSX.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

My dad: what's a podcast? Me: think of it like a talkshow but for millennial. Just subtract the screaming and annoying news channel music from it.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Brace yourselves. We've officially entered, "Eid k baad dekhengay" territory. It's the last week of Ramzan, might as well schedule everything for after Eid.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

1 year

One of our old housemaid's has made it in Dubai! She learned a lot of English from me and other places she worked. She now works as a nanny there. Her whatsapp statuses make me so happy. She always wanted to live abroad. She's living the life she always dreamed of MashaAllah🩷

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

I dont mind being bitter and irrelevant. At least I'm not a spawn of nepotism and can proudly live every achievement I've had for my own.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Its high time we reverse the fuel subsidy. What's more important? Political clout? Or what's best for the country? Do the right thing.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Yes. Not ready for this conversation because it's not true 😂

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@ayeshaha197

2 years

But some of you aren’t ready for this conversation.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Bye bye Rooh Afza. See you next year.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

The rules for Eid are the same as last year. 1. Will not respond to any Eid Mubarak message that doesn't have my name. Personalized messages preferred 2. Brownie points for brownies 3. The word auspicious is banned 4. Please do not wish from the depths/ bottom of your hearts

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

As a math major I can tell you that their calculation (about their inhumane settlement and atrocities) is off by around 2927 years

Israel ישראל

@Israel

3 years

We have been here for 3,000 years and we're here to stay. Terrorists trying to plunge the region into violence and darkness will never prevail. #IsraelUnderAttack

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

My mom thinks the match is unfair because the Australian players are too tall and strong compared to our team.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

I will not be engaging with the lady that called my existence bitter and irrelevant. I'm overwhelmed by the love and support I got today, but also know most of this is because of your dislike and discontentment with her and her clan. Regardless, I'm thankful for the support

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

I dont want to brag, but I'm thankful that I'm here based off my own hardwork. I'm read by important people, I've impacted policy making without being in then government, I've written exposes, etc. All without having to use my non existent inherited social capital

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

White karen issay. White.

Commissioner Karachi

@CommissionerKhi

4 years

Need to save the heritage buildings of karachi

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

My mom is in her 50s so I tried my luck sending her CNIC to 1166 last week to see if it would work. It didnt. Tonight, at 12 am I didnt even need to text her CNIC again. 1166 had already allotted her vaccination centre! Excellent!

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Listen up people. If the GHQ says something, listen to them, ignore me. 😂

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Its very heartwarming to see the prayers people are sending PM IK's way. PM or not, he has been a hero for many over the years. May Allah protect him ❤🥺

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Rao Anwar killed more than 400 people and yet your father lauded him as brave! Where is your shame?

BilawalBhuttoZardari

@BBhuttoZardari

4 years

It’s easy to condemn police brutality around the world without looking inward. Criminalising torture is the first step towards ending this culture of impunity and bringing the perpetrators, whoever they may be, to account. Torture is criminal, make it a crime! #CriminaliseTorture

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

My dad has embraced the retired life. Sneakers with shalwar kameez. Zero remorse. Says this is retired people street style.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

I'm going to jump out of character for a bit so bear with me. The end to this regime, and this embarrassing end of PM IK's tenure is enough to shatter a young set of voters that believed the status quo could be challenged. Someone else someday can. Trust in that.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Committed men cheating on their partners are trash Women that are an accomplice are also trash. I dont care if it was consensual or not, cheating is cheating and they're scum. If you think otherwise, dont @ me. More power to Syra, she's rid herself of trash.

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@HeeriPeeri

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In today’s episode of men are utter trash.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Petition: ban all political news anchors from conducting shows on the economy. HIRE BUSINESS ANCHORS.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Growing up middle class leaves its impact on you. I think 14729293 times before buying fries at the mall/ restaurants because I could just make them at home for less. Will this habit ever change?

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

10 months

It's 7am, and the airport is filled with insufferable A-level kids from KGS going to Nathia Gali. Mentioning the school is irrelevant. But the number of times I've heard "oh my Gawhhd" this morning is enough for months I'm not a caffeine person but I need a fix rn

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 months

Me applying for international jobs with a Pakistani passport

Khaleej Mag

@KhaleejMag

2 months

Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan will run for chancellor of Oxford University from his prison cell in Pakistan.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Setting up my desk - a work in progress.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

5 years

It's been a year since she passed away and left me. It doesnt get easier with time. Please say a prayer for her. ♥️

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Cancel me all you want: If you want to know why governments make populist decisions just look at the state of journalism in the country.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

The problem with National Foods Sahoor Nights is the fact that they're calling it Sahoor Nights. Bro, we're in Pakistan, it's Sehri.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

On another note, I did not think my previous tweets would blow up to that extent. Lots of well-wishers in my DMs and whatsapp asking me to stay safe It's a scary world but not worth being in if you cant be honest.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

1 year

Anyone ever wonder who the Zenab behind Zenab market, Tariq behind Tariq Road, Hasan behind Hasan Square really are? Who are these people? How did they become so iconic and important to Karachi?

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Dr Miftah Ismail is a PhD in public finance from Wharton and has worked for the IMF. He now serves as the finance minister of Pakistan. But now that @arhuml92 is crafted the term Cocomo man, I'm sure Twitter will make it a thing. 😂

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

Journos like @shazbkhanzdaGEO have a dedicated research team that talk to experts & get the right facts. Very few on tv are as informed as this guy & have the ability of schooling people without raising their voices. His job is not to be an expert but to ask qs and present facts

Laam Meme

@Laam_Meme

3 years

Shazeb Expert ziada

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

7 months

We are all one tweet, one conversation, one graphic piece of clothing, one disagreement, or simply one anything away from being lynched. This is the darkest of times.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

5 years

This cant mask what you did at that hospital.

Hassaan Niazi

@HniaziISF

5 years

After burial came here for the first time in 2 years. Today was Zainab’s barsi. Let’s pray Fatiha for her. #childabuse #ChildSexualAbuse #Kasur #RapeAndKill

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

8 months

Traveled all the way to Larkana to interview @BBhuttoZardari , chairman @PPP_Org . Story landing in a few hours!

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

THE STOCK MARKET IS NOT AN ACCURATE INDICATOR OF THE ECONOMY. BUT YEAH, THORA GHABRANA HAI ABHI... THE ECONOMY IS IN SHAMBLES AND NO ONE IS BOSS ENOUGH TO MAKE TOUGH DECISIONS

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

1 year

I hate to say this, but I honestly think Islamabad is a pretty decent place to live. No pot holes, everything close by, and pretty views. I mean, i can make up for the lack of good food by cooking myself.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Political econ decisions 1. Blame the govt for high fuel prices when in opposition 2. Pressure them into providing a fuel subsidy 3. Dismiss the govt & form govt yourself 4. The new opposition will now pressure u to keep prices unchanged Rinse & repeat while the country burns

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Ladies and gentlemen, Dar our ex finance minister thinks the SBP sets up cut off yields. #Koonda

Ishaq Dar

@MIshaqDar50

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The cut-off yields are touching 15%, it is day light robbery. Unsustainable! #SBP has to wake up and discharge it’s national duty!

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

There is a fine line between Patriotism and Stockholm Syndrome.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

I dont know who needs to hear this but it's hoga and not hoyega. Again, the word is ہوگا not ہوئیگا

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Thread on Karachi rain: More than 11 people have passed away in rain related accidents in addition to the 22 that passed away earlier this month. Yes, we've experienced a lot of rain this year and this spell has been terrible. But does that justify suffering? No. Here's why

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

5 years

Bruh. This isn't your own money. Its tax payer money. Keep the personal pronouns for Shaukat khanum. Use the word WE.

Imran Khan

@ImranKhanPTI

5 years

I will launch the largest ever needs-based undergraduate scholarship programme in the history of Pakistan today. 200,000 scholarships will be awarded over the next 4 years, 50,000 every year, 50% of these for women to promote human capital development under my @Ehsaas_Pk umbrella

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Hello guys. Lots of news going around about who the next governor SBP is. I was told to keep it a secret but I cannot any longer. It is me. I am your new governor sbp. Even have this picture of my reaction to the CAD aa proof. Hope to make you guys proudt

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Very important to point out, petroleum prices should never be politicized. In an ideal 🇵🇰 they shouldn't even be regulated The current govt wouldn't have found themselves in this spot if they didn't criticize the PTI govt for passing on intl prices- making them choose to freeze

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

If PMLN had @UsmanAKBuzdar as CM Punjab, I can 100% guarantee that @ImranKhanPTI would have been asking for his resignation a month into him taking up office.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

I don't know who needs to hear this but PSO will always be available with petrol every time a petrol strike is announced. Basically Pakistan STATE Oil doesnt protest against the STATE. All of you in lines, go home.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Gotta admit, @BBhuttoZardari was right, more rain means more water. What he isnt right about is the utter incompetence with which his party has been "ruling" over my city. They've destroyed Karachi. They don't care.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

4 years

Fav this tweet if you dont need PPP leadership's prayers

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

5 years

When Jacinda wore a scarf on her head to meet Muslims, y’all applauded it. And now that a Pakistani minister has covered her head in reverence to the customs you guys are hating. It’s call respect for customs, but then again, what would you know about respect?

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

5 years

Dear @kfc Kar raha tha gham - e - jahan ka hisab Aaj tum yaad behisaab aye - Faiz Ahmed Faiz #NewProfilePic

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@AribaShahid

2 years

Claims going around than Kasim Khan, Imran Khan’s son had made this and Khan had kept it all these years. “My butterfly is flying outside”

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

This weekend, a group of my friends and I went to the @SBPMuseum Karachi. Hands down, it was one of the best afternoons I've spent in the city. Without giving lots of spoilers, I'll try taking you through the museum. @StateBank_Pak Museum: A THREAD 🧵

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Repeat after me, governments come and go. Institutions like the SBP are here to stay. Strengthened, autonomous and independent SBP is what we all should be striving for.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Will never understand mental gymnastics people pull for the political party they support. REPEAT AFTER ME: YOU DO NOT SELL YOUR SOUL TO A POLITICAL PARTY WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO SUPPORT IT. STAY A FREE THINKER.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Got to give props to Ali Muhammad Khan for standing alone and taking up an opportunity he is democratically entitled too. Respect indeed.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Repeat after me: THE IMF IS NOT YOUR ENEMY. If we completed programs and stayed on track we wouldn't have to keep knocking at their door. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Why do desi parents get annoyed when you tell them that the news they're reading is fake?

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Simple solution, make better films. Don't ask for sympathy or charity support. In a free market, people should be able to choose what they want. If your films don't perform well enough, do better. How much more support does the industry need?

Adnan Siddiqui

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Releasing Doctor Strange could have waited for a few days. The last thing we need when the industry is finally opening up after two years is some foreign film hijacking our screens and relegating us in a corner. Home grown cinema has more right any day. @CMShehbaz @Marriyum_A

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

What a vibe. Absolutely iconic! More power to Dr Yasmin!

Mehar Khursheed

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dr yasmin has overcome every adversity imaginable and still you cant wipe the smile from her face 🧿

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

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I don't care if it's a fancy restaurant, talking to thr waiter in English is something I can never understand. The waiting staff isn't fluent and they would be more comfortable with urdu. Make their jobs easier

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

TAX THE RICH!

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

Interviewed the Governor @StateBank_Pak , Dr @rezabaqir today Stay tuned for @Profitpk 's exclusive story where we talk about inflation, PKR, the usage of central bank tools, the Afghanistan issue & the impact on the Pakistani economy, housing, RDA inflows, & a lot more @meiryumali

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@AribaShahid

4 years

Made karhi today 😋

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@AribaShahid

3 years

Interviewed Dr @rezabaqir to discuss the startup rush, digital banks, RAAST, and fintechs for an exclusive story to be published by @DealStreetAsia . Stay tuned! @DRezaBaqir @StateBank_Pak

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

2 years

Stay tuned for @Profitpk 's exclusive interview of @Asad_Umar , where we talk about Pakistan's economy - the past and the future. P.S, thanks @Noorinkhaan for your help today!

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

3 years

Throwback to my maid saying "baji hum iftari apnay paisay ki kartay hain. Roza hum rakhen, aur sawab roza khulwanay walay ko milay? Na baji, na"

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Ariba Shahid

@AribaShahid

1 year

I promised myself no twitter drama, so I'll say this Your CV needs to be plain and simple. Follow a basic format. Use buzz words that match the job description so that your CV gets detected and picked up Dont use a fancy design, dont add your picture and address. Keep it simple

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