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Khooni Liberal, Fake Feminist, Railu Katta, Mombatti Mafia. Communication, Strategy & Outreach Specialist. All views are personal, no $s involved unfortunately.

Lahore, Pakistan

Joined February 2012

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Saman Tariq

3 years

Past few months have been terrible for me. Every woman carries a sense of burden and fear for her safety. Has it always been this way? How do we move forward from here? I wrote on sexual harassment and violence for TNS.

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A state of emergency | Dialogue | thenews.com.pk

Over the last few years, countless cases of sexual violence and child abuse have been reported. How do we keep moving on from one gut-wrenching incident of sexual violence to another?

www.thenews.com.pk

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2 years

If you remember this, you had a happy childhood.

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3 years

Someone told my mother-in-law “apki bahu tou Aurat March wali ho gae hai”. She replied “mein khud bhi Aurat March wali houn”. 👑

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4 years

My 16 year old nephew says zindagi mein buss itna ameer hona chahta houn ke kabhi AC chalatay waqt sochna na perhay.

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2 years

Came across a girl like Geet from Jab We Met and realized that while we all love Geets in movies, they’re pretty annoying in real life.

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4 years

I say I’m not a PTI supporter, they hear I love Nawaz Sharif.

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3 years

Women, please don’t fall into the trap of becoming super moms/super women. We’re only humans. We need better support systems at work and at home. We need breaks. We need a work-life balance. We shouldn’t have to compromise on our health to prove ourselves.

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3 years

Sometimes I just want to be a retired uncle enjoying brunch at Gymkhana.

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3 years

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3 years

Ladies, please don’t make your whole life about one man. Have interests outside of that relationship, have friends you can depend on, make time for your family, build a career if possible. No need to be the other half when you can be a whole person and still be in a relationship.

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8 months

Can I just say Sania Mirza was always too good for him?

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3 years

Lahore always has a way of surprising you

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2 years

Since we’re on the subject of kids’ magazines, I was on the cover page once. Channeling the aunty in me since 1993.

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2 years

There is no power, and that can undo Pakistan.

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7 months

I just took a Taxi driven by a Pakistani driver from Dir. He’s been in Dubai for 11 years now. We were doing small talk and I was discussing the mehengai in Pakistan. When he was about to drop me off, he said paisoun ki koi pareshani hai tou app rehnay dain. Koi baat nahin! 😭

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1 year

Aitchison College, Lahore

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3 years

You cannot kiss your spouse in public. You can only hit your spouse in public.

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2 years

The Islamic values Maria B is talking about. #ReleaseJoyland #BanHypocrisy

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2 years

My son has been praying for my health. He has made a personalized prayer on his own where he recites Bismillah first, followed by his dua and ends it with Qul Hu Allah. Last night he proudly told me that he has also added ‘Lab pe aati hai’ at the end.

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3 years

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1 year

Inflation x Islamic Touch

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3 years

The government is so horrified and shocked because he victim killed by the mob was a Sri Lankan. If he was an Ahmedi, this would’ve been a routine matter.

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3 years

I get 40 percent off on my debit card at Readings, in case anybody wants to hang out with me.

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8 months

Jazbaat mein anti establishment vote dai tou diya hai per PTI ki hakoomat aa gaye tou mulk ki phir se tabahi phir jaani hai.

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8 months

I don’t care who wins in the end but TLP should not win a single seat.

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1 year

Jemima is probably the only woman respected by Pakistani men after her divorce. This is an interesting case study. Is it because she's a foreigner?

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23 days

Few weeks ago, someone jumped from the apartment rooftop in Askari 11 and passed away. The Askari management decided to lock all apartment rooftops across all Askaris. I don’t know if there is a more accurate description of how we run this country.

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2 years

Politicians are temporary, Malik Riaz is permanent.

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22 days

Country of the rich, by the rich, for the rich.

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3 years

I don’t think there’s any area as beautiful as Model Town in Lahore!

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2 years

It’s 2023 and Bollywood is still making films where Pakistani characters greet each other saying Adaab. 😭

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3 months

What a brave woman! Also, Kalil ur Rehman saying ‘baat kernay ki tameez nahin hai’ is the biggest irony of all ironies.

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Qamar and Sahil Nadeem's claim that 95% of women in Pakistan are illiterate is not only inaccurate but also deeply disrespectful. Their condescending manner towards a young girl, who bravely countered with strong arguments, is appalling. Such misogynistic attitudes should

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20 days

I wish I could say pata hee nahin chala 36 saal kaisay guzar gaye… LAG PATA GAYA! Here’s to being older, wiser and more courageous! 🥳

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2 years

Imran Khan reminds me of the kid who when refused another turn to bat, would take his bat and ball with him so nobody else can play either.

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7 years

My (late) father’s old colleague called the other day and family found out that my 7 year old niece has been sending messages on their whatsapp group from my father’s phone saying, I’m messaging from the grave etc.

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3 years

Can we please make gender sensitivity and human rights training mandatory for all professions, irrespective of their fields, including government officials and especially for Prime Minister’s office?

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6 years

When you lose a parent, you lose a piece of your heart, forever. I’ve realized that my heart will never be complete again. May your parents live a long and healthy life.

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3 months

I’m officially at an age where I find it more convenient to take calls on speaker.

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1 year

Facts I didn’t know before: Sahira Kazmi is daughter of Shyam. Indian film actor who was Manto’s best friend. He tried to convince Manto to stay back in India after partition by telling him tum kaun se itnay Musalman ho? Manto responded: “Itna tou houn ke mara jaoun.”

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3 years

I mean everybody on LinkedIn is winning at work, achieving their goals, inspiring others and nobody is hating on Mondays. How is that real?

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4 years

It's been 6 days that members of Shia Hazara community are waiting for PM's visit with 11 dead bodies of their loved ones brutally killed. PM's priorities: - Meeting Ertugrul's production team & local actors - Interview to Digital Media Publishers & Youtubers - Attending launch

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2 years

At #AuratMarch2023

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4 years

COVID SCAM ALERT! My cousin tested positive for COVID few days ago. Today my Mami got a call from a random number asking for my cousin. The guy said he’s from the government department, since my cousin tested positive they will come to the house to test the rest of the family.

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2 years

What happened at Karachi Eats is one of the worst fears of Pakistani women. It is triggering because most of us have severe PTSD after attending public events that weren't safe for women. I stopped attending big events, concerts etc. because I don't want to go through this trauma

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4 years

Gen Z in Lahore would never know Mini Golf like we did.

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3 years

I have a girl crush on Reema Omer.

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2 years

Which side is Shaan on?

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3 years

Prime Minister Imran Khan proudly announcing formation of another religious authority, as if it is some groundbreaking revolutionary idea in this country. Le cabinet:

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3 years

Women are conditioned to believe that enduring physical & emotional pain is a sign of strength. This is why not taking pain meds during menstruation or not getting an epidural during childbirth is considered worthy of praise. Yes it’s a personal choice but there are no medals.

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4 years

Who remembers the time when Maria B and Ali Azmat were major supporters of Zaid Hamid?

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3 years

Son got some birthday money and said he wanted to get “expensive” toys from his money. When I asked him what does he mean by expensive toys, he said woh jo app har dafa kehti ho yeh nahi lay saktay, this is too expensive.

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4 years

The culprits of Motorway rape have not been caught yet. #CCPOLahore & his team had one job, he is busy blaming the victim, making irresponsible & offensive statements instead. Why is he so powerful & the government so powerless? @UsmanAKBuzdar @ShireenMazari1 #RemoveCCPOLahore

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8 months

Some more photos from the perfect sunny morning in Lahore with smog-free clear blue sky at Lawrence Garden.

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1 year

The way fathers keep getting heart attacks because of their daughters in Pakistani dramas, it seems like a patriarchal disease rather than a medical disease.

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3 years

I don’t understand everybody’s toxic relationship with KFC on Twitter. Tell me you all never had stomach problems after having KFC.

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2 months

Witnessed 3 men from Tableeghi Jamaat create havoc in Sri Lankan airline’s plane. They all wanted to stand and pray Maghrib, during a turbulent flight when the seatbelt sign was on. One even prayed near crew area. The rest wanted to follow suit.

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5 years

Mood today. #Lahore

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2 years

Every other person in Lahore has sore throat and fever. Those who got tested have COVID, those who did not get tested have seasonal viral infection.

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2 years

Joyland was cleared by Censor Board earlier for release in Nov. after reviewing the movie. Why people who haven’t even watched the film have a say against its release? Please clarify who exactly have raised these objections and why were they accepted? @Marriyum_A #ReleaseJoyland

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3 years

Is Deepika the most beautiful woman on this earth or what!

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4 years

This guy who had been running a propaganda campaign on Twitter against Aurat March for being foreign funded etc. invited Cynthia Ritchie as a guest speaker on women’s day event, organized by him. What are these people yaar!

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5 months

Son asked me to bring football shoes from Nike. I told him I might not have that much money. He said koi baat nahin, fake walay lay aana. 😭

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2 years

The whole world has watched and praised a film made in Pakistan by Pakistanis. It has gotten great reviews and standing ovations everywhere but the Pakistani public cannot watch the film in their own country on their cinema screens. We want to see Joyland! #ReleaseJoyland

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2 years

If you celebrated when GEO was banned/boycotted, if you mocked Dawn news and called it foreign funded media outlet, you shouldn’t be angry now that ARY is being targeted.

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2 years

I think Lahoris have done enough for haqeeqi azaadi. Imran Khan should stay at Bani Gala now. Time for Islamabadis to suffer.

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1 year

I love Salman’s mother, the relationship between mother and son and the dialogues in this scene! We need more of these dramas please. #KuchAnkahi

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3 years

Nanga Parbat (9th highest peak in the world) visible above the clouds, during the flight to Skardu. 😍

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6 years

At #AuratMarch Lahore.

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3 years

There could be many reasons why a couple doesn’t have kid(s). Maybe they’re not planning one anytime soon, maybe they don’t want one or maybe they are trying but haven’t been able to conceive but it’s NEVER because they’re waiting for some aunty to tell them ‘ab bacha ker lou’.

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3 years

Hello from the other side!

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10 months

Aksar tumseh mil kar mujh ko ghar sa lagta hai

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4 years

What message is the state sending to this peaceful grieving community? Does state only listen to those who pick up arms, storm the capital and create havoc in the country? The Hazaras are not blackmailers Mr. Prime Minister, blackmailers were those who were awarded by the state.

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2 months

Trust Rina’s to come up with the best tip wars! 😂

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7 years

Family is horrified and embarrassed. I think my niece has a good sense of humor.

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2 years

No wonder Imran Khan had to block establishment.

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3 years

Listen guys, Imran Khan said he will fight corruption. He didn’t say anything about fighting terrorism.

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4 years

Please always verify when you get such calls and never tell your address on phone or let people enter your house without proper authentication.

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4 months

Our solar inverter got stolen today around 5 in the morning. Socha nahin tha yeh bhi ho sakta hai.

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Saman Tariq

3 years

@SanamMKhi First read: Sind hate Expo Second attempt: Sindh Ate Expo Third attempt with conscious effort: oh, now I get it!

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3 years

@anasir__ There’s also “ he’s a very loving husband but has anger issues so he abuses me and hits me but he is very caring otherwise”.

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3 months

Mushkpuri Top today!

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4 years

@SuhaibAyaz @__Dragunov Matlab zabardasti Aurat March ko fix kerna zaroori hai har jaga?

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3 years

As if spread of Dengue, COVID, Malaria and Smog in Lahore weren’t enough, we now have TLP out again.

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3 years

I don’t know who said this but this is so apt! 😂

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5 years

Intel is history

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3 years

People who only read nonfiction 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

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3 years

Mein WhatsApp ki dost baat ker rahi houn. Uss ne surf pee liya hai.

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Saman Tariq

3 years

Grief is not linear and it cannot be measured in time. How can you measure something in days, months or years when it feels like that person you are grieving was only a fragment of your imagination? Grief however can be measured in moments, missed occasions and empty spaces.

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9 months

Woh teri yaad thee, ab yaad aaya…

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2 years

. @majidsnizami spotted at #AuratMarch2023

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2 years

I was just made to spend Rs. 450 on a Magnum and Feast. Are you kidding me! Feast was Rs. 15 when it first came out.

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Sending healing vibes from Model Town Park.

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3 years

There’s something about losing that one person who loves you unconditionally. Life goes on but you never fully recover from the loss. On every occasion, event, ramzan and eid, you just feel their absence more. You recall what life used to be when your loved one was still around.

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1 year

Mein aur meri tanhaye, aksar yeh batain kerti hai…

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4 years

When my cousin saved his number to see his details on whatsapp, the number has a profile picture of a young guy named Shoaib Khawar. My cousin also called Chugtai Lab and they said they haven’t shared the personal information or result with anyone.

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When I was leaving for Umrah, someone told me to focus on small miracles of Allah that I’ll experience while I’m there and after coming back, I can only reflect and be in awe of Allah and say SubhanAllah.

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6 years

All the lovely Pakistani ladies who love to diss feminism, if it wasn’t for feminism, you probably wouldn’t have been voting tomorrow.

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3 years

There should be an option to put @WhatsApp on Airplane mode.

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2 years

Why are PTI supporters making fun of Ali Tareen attending Imran Khan’s space? Because the party, supporters and their leader have no concept of respectfully listening to other politicians and opposing views.

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1 year

The most popular answer so far is her 'loyalty' to IK.

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