Yesterday, my 3 weeks-long experience of voluntarily teaching at a trust school came to an end. As a parting gift, this little girl made a sketch of me aka her "favorite teacher"
I'll post some of my reflections on the experience, below.
Some Muslims themselves are the biggest reason why Islamophobia exists in the first place.
They sympathise with ISIS & the Taliban, oppress women and, collectively, make their societies a living hell for sectarian & religious minorities.
Wahab just destroyed Waqar and Wasim live on A Sports.🤣🤣🤣
Wahab said "I hope to commentate after I retire from Cricket." Waqar replied "Our commentary will be in bad hands then"
Wahab came back with "it always has been" 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭
The last time Australia toured Pakistan 24 years ago in 1998, the world was like this:
You could get a US $ for 44 rupees. Shahid Afridi had debuted 2 years ago, Shoaib Malik was yet to. T20 didn't exist. There were no iPhones, insta, youtube, Twt etc. Babar was 3 years old 1/3
Bangladesh has been through 20+ militiary coup attempts. Bangladesh Army runs a conglomerate of businesses in the sectors of real estate, fast food, shoe, cement, hotel, bank, pumps, factories and banking etc.
Their previous Army Chief's 2 brothers were sentenced to life
No matter how terribly Pakistan women's team performs in the entire WC, representing Pak globally and with dignity, despite all the cultural norms as a woman that hamper them is a massive achievement in itself that nobody else in the Cricket world relates to.
Value this!
Don Bradman praising King Babar on Fox Sports right now
"Babar Azam - oh what a player. You don't need to look at anyone else if you want to learn batting. He's a phenomenal player and this generation is lucky to have a legend like him playing. He reminds me of my younger days"
I met Imam in Islamabad, last year. He left his food for me, asked me about my wellbeing, clicked a picture, and even gave me prayers when I departed. He's the sweetest Cricketer I've met.
This is so distressing. Nobody deserve to go thru this, let alone a kind person like him.
In Dec 1952, a confidential Pak Navy-Army cable forecasted East Pakistan's secession 19 years before it occurred. The cable warned of dangers from One Unit Policy, state religion, & economic gaps between East & West Pak.
The most intriguing bit? Its codename was "Cable 1971"
Every year hundreds of Indian students, who get in to top global universities such as NYU, are provided scholarships by rich Indians. Aaj dekho India kahan hai aur aisi ghatiya zehniyat ke bais Pakistan kahan hai.
Nahi donate krna to nah kro, but don't bully the poor guy.
Hello friends, after much deliberation, I've decided to try and crowdfund for the degree. I've made a GoFundMe and an IndieGogo (for people in Pakistan who might want to donate) and would really appreciate retweets and sharing w people! Thank you all <3
I have a very friendly question that I genuinely want some PTI supporters to answer; how did Pervaiz Elahi go from "Punjab ka sab se bara daakoo" as per Imran Khan to 'the leader of Jihad against corruption?'
I wanna learn, I really do. Trust me.
Deleted all my Tweets about teaching kids at a trust school. I just tried to spread a bit of positivity and inspire people to do good, but all these weirdos proved that this nation collectively loves to stay miserable
I'll keep all those experiences to myself.
It hurts to see Babar struggling, but remember the man's been insanely consistent for 5 years now.Cut him some slack. He's a human.
Everyone will support him when he'll win the WC (IA), but it's time to support him NOW when he's going thru a rough patch.
Sorry, kid, for your parents have failed you.
In your age, they should be teaching you ethics, and letting you enjoy your life. Becoming a cheap gimmick for a politician's political campaign is never going to benefit you, in the longer run.
Shah Mehmood's son, Ch. Zahoor Elahi's son and Chaudhary Shujaat's cousin flying to Islamabad in Malik Riaz's private jet to fight against 'corrupt dynasts'...
Sure.
If this happened in India and 4 students were expelled there for just being Muslims, nearly every Pakistani would've been crying about "discrimination", and rightly so. Yet, their silence here is deafening.
This imminent collapse from Pakistani batting lineups is the exact reason why poor Babar can't bat aggressively at his full potential
He is capable but the poor guy just can't take any risks cuz he's the only reliable player most of the times be it in KK or Pakistan
A homeless flood affectee from Interior Sindh just told me that the Federal gov sent some tents for them free of cost. But, the local administration refused to give the tents to them and are instead selling a tent each for Rs. 10,000.
Lanat ho in tamaam beghairat logon pr!
Babar has set such a high standard for himself that 2 games without a fifty and everyone is worried about "What happened to him?".
He has been so wonderfully consistent in limited-overs ever since his debut that we sometimes forget he can have a bad day too.
This is what happens when your cult hero brainwashes the masses.
Sqn Ldr Rafiqui was a martyred hero of 1965 war and an extremely upright man, who had nothing to do with politics, just like his institution PAF.
Martyrs like him will always be higher in rank than cult heroes.
@ Wasim Akram, Jordan, Umaid Asif, Nabi, Imad and Mir Hamza isn't a bowling attack that will win you a single game, let alone a tournament.
Stop blaming Babar for the bowling performances. You, Peter Moores and *then* Babar deserve the blame for selecting a shit team.
Wasim and Waqar were 5 years away from their retirements. Bangladesh, Ireland and Afghanistan didn't have Test status. Cricket was banned in Afghanistan by the Taliban for being "too Western". 9/11 was to happen 3 years later. Finished. 3/3
Shaheen Afridi was -2 years old. The fastest internet speed in the world was 800 kbps. International Space Station was just established. DVDs were recently invented. PTI had no seats in the assembly. Nawaz Sharif was Pakistan's Prime Minister. 2/3
@BLACKCAPS
@T20WorldCup
@TheRealPCB
This cheap publicity stunt by posting a video of Williamson isn't gonna earn NZC's lost respect back.
I hope you guys won't run away from Dubai tomorrow morning citing "security threats"
Michael Atherton, an English commentator with no idea of Urdu is openly defending and praising Babar for speaking Urdu in post-match ceremonies
Then you'll have these weirdos from our and neighboring country blabbering against it just cuz of their colonial inferiority complexes
You're a disgusting man, if you force the women of your house to cook lavish dishes for you, while they're fasting, and you refuse to help them.
It's not directly a food-related opinion, but this had to be said.
See how much potential Pak has for global soft power. Embassies worldwide are tasked with projecting their countries' cultural influence. Our imbecile babus can't achieve anything diplomatically nor project our rich history & culture. Qaum ke paison pe aish krte hein sirf.
This is how Bangladeshi youth welcomed Pakistani Rockstar Atif Aslam in Dhaka and immersed themselves in the euphoria of his music on the night of April 19.
Video Credits: Somoy News
A few decades down the road, everyone will look at Cricket as a sport that was ruined by one Cricket Board's ego.
BCCI is the single most significant reason why Cricket is regressing with every passing day.
30 innocent Shia Muslims have been martyred in daylight in Peshawar just because of their religious belief.
If this isn't blatant genocide then idk what is.
#ShiaGenocide
imprisonment for killing PM Hasina's political rivals, but were, later, allowed to flee.
Their Army, also, purchased Israeli hardware to tap political rivals. Moreover, their Rapid Action Battalion is famous internationally for politically-motivated extrajudicial murders.
The more vocal a boy or man is on the internet about random women's dressing, the farther away you should stay from him. Such people often have inflated egos and superiority complexes.
Thank me later.
Important announcement:
I hereby announce that I no longer believe in Shi'ism and I will be renouncing my Pakistani nationality because His Highness Adil Mughal on Twitter doesn't seem too happy.
@babarazam258
You simply can't hate this man. The world's No.1 ODI and T20 batsman, a brilliant captain and an even better guy! Always humble towards his fan! Babar Azam is the pride of Pakistan!
Shadab bowls brilliantly. Shadab is outstanding with the bat. Shadab is a panther in the field, and ofc Shadab captains well.
You don't find such impactful all-round packages every day. You find them once in years or decades. Value him, Pakistanis!
Average Pakistani Muslims decry Quran burnings abroad and have been protesting Babri Masjid's demolition in India for 30 years. Yet, within their own borders, they're either complicit in or silent about oppressing minorities
The levels of hypocrisy in this nation are astounding.
Words fail me as I write this. We, Bishops, Priests and lay people are deeply pained and distressed at the Jaranwala incident in the Faisalabad District in Pakistan. A church building is being burnt as I type this message. Bibles have been desecrated and Christians have been…
This narrative of comparing Imam Hussain's ideology with Imran Khan's power-hungry politics gets on my nerves. So, let me counter this with facts:
Plz try debunking all the facts below, dear PTI fans. I'll be happy to be corrected.
No matter LQ wins this PSL or not, Shaheen Afridi alone will always be bigger than any PSL trophy. He's Pakistan's best bowler, a true match-winner and an excellent captain!
Saraiki Nohay tarnish your heart into a billion pieces, and, then, immediately, miraculously, mend it all.
No other dialect or language, in the world, can come close to how perfectly Saraiki encapsulates the feelings of agony.
Munro played a run-a-ball (33 off 33) and a billion times terrible innings than Babar's innings the other day.
I can't see the same outrage on the timeline, at least don't be hypocritical. Have the same standards for everyone!
When he became Pakistan's captain out of the blue, Pakistan Cricket was shrouded in darkness. He single-handedly orchestrated its rise from the ashes, and achieved unimaginable success with an inexperienced side.
Be it winning a series in West Indies, nearly winning a Test in
🌟 Pakistan's most successful Test captain with 26 Test wins
🔴 A total of 5,222 runs in 75 Test matches
⚪ 5,122 runs in 162 ODIs
🏆 2009
@t20worldcup
winner
🧢 Only captain to lead Pakistan to a Test series win in the Caribbean
Happy birthday
@captainmisbahpk
🎂
The new PSL anthem is SOOO GOOD! The best ever so far! And for all those paid Ali Zafar fanbois and fangirls, no thank you I don't want a piece of shit like him to be associated with my league.
It's vibey awein har cheez mein keeray nikaalne ki aadat ho gayi hai iss awaam ki smh
Gadaffi Stadium is buzzing. It sounds like it's full. Great crowd in!
But please don't start these Karachi vs Lahore crowd debates on the timelines. I'm tired of seeing these useless debates over the last few days
Just a polite request; if you don't mourn in Muharram, it's fine, but, please for God's sake don't go around wishing "Happy New Islamic Year"
What are you trying to be happy about? Massacre of 72 innocent men and kids? If you can't mourn, please don't make fun of them either
Shia Muslims believe that not every non-Muslim is destined to go to hell, at least not eternally. Good people will be rewarded for their good deeds by Allah.
Such rulings and beliefs always strengthen my faith in Shia Islam and Allah; the just God.
There comes a thought in mind that what justification God would give for putting in Hell non believers like Dr Ruth Pfau, who served millions of Muslims.
And how God would put mr Javed Iqbal in heaven, the notorious 100 child killer.
Although, I am not a "convert" as such, I will answer this question, with the assistance of some of the reasons why I proudly believe in Shia Islam, while having studied a decent bit about multiple sects and religions, and why Shi'i teachings attract rational minds regularly.
Babar really needs to work on his running. He has been run out countless times now just because he doesn't dive at the end.
This poor running doesn't suit one of the best batters in the world.
(Thread) This feels surreal for people like me who only watched Pakistan playing in those UAE graveyards. Idk about others, but I always wondered will Australia or England EVER tour Pakistan again? It felt like it would never happen, but here we are! 1/3
As a kid, if you didn't pick up a chimta from the kitchen and pretended like you're Arif Lohar singing "Jugni", you missed out on the most cultured fun possible.
Sure, some of them may go on to get involved in undemocratic acts, but most of these superheroes will defend the motherland to the last drop of their blood, in -30° C cold of Siachen and 50° C heat in Balochistan.
They will rescue the nation in floods and earthquakes, 1/2
Air Commodore Zafar Masud, Air Officer Commanding of PAF base in Dacca, refused to conduct air sorties during Operation Searchlight. His integrity cost him his well-deserved position. In return, he was never valued by the state, the institution, and even the nation
Islamic "scholars" do a great disservice to Islamic History by not mentioning the reasons behind Imam Ali (as)'s martyrdom.
They pretend as if someone decided to assassinate the Imam of the time, out of the blue, while conveniently ignoring the rootcause: Saqifa and Siffeen.
Pak shot down 4+ Israeli jets, 6 decades ago, when your "ghairatmand" Iran was providing Israel oil and actively supporting their repression of Palestinians.
Get out of inferiority complexes. Pick up a history book. Pakistan has done all it realistically can for Palestine.
This wasn't a one-off assessment. A significant minority of the Armed Forces warned of such consequences. In fact, 2 Governors of East Pakistan— serving Vice Admiral and Lt. Gen, refused to be a part of the crackdown on Dacca University and were sacked as Governors.
I have no qualms regarding celebrating movies & film industries, but promoting an industry where your country's artists are banned and is a hotbed for anti-Pakistan propoganda makes no sense.
However, it's not solely a LUMS-centric problem. We have zero self-respect, as a nation
Pakistanis crying on the timeline as if Hamza Shehbaz and Pervaz Elahi both aren't products of nepotism and both aren't corrupt to the core
Heck, their own beloved Imran Khan referred to Pervaz Elahi as 'Punjab ka sab se bara daakoo', and the less said about Hamza, the better
Who is Naseem? For the blind, he is the vision. For the hungry, he is the chef. For the thirsty, he is the water. If Naseem thinks, I agree. If Naseem speaks, I’m listening. If he has one fan, it is me. If he has no fans, I don’t exist.
I have absolutely zero respect for all these hypocritical Pakistanis who speak up for Ukraine, Palestine, Kashmir, and every single oppression anywhere in the world, but not for oppressed women, transgenders, Shias, Ahmadis, and all other minorities in their own country.
The verse of
@talhahanjum
and
@TalhahYunus
in Groove Mera is🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a journey from Burger-E-Karachi in 2012 to rapping in the biggest event of Pakistan's anthem! Once a legend said 'underground le ke aaya mainstream pe'
🐐🐐
The last time a Pakistani was the world's No.1 ODI batsman (Yousuf in 2003):
You could get a $ for 13.XX rupees. Shahid Afridi was only 26. T20 was in its initial stage. There were no iPhones, insta, Twitter etc. Babar Azam was 8 years old. 1/2
Seeing all the replies here of mUsLiMs, I couldn't be more thankful for being a Shia Muslim.
According to Shia school of thought, there is absolutely nothing wrong with wishing someone on Christmas.
Ashok Kumar a Hindu soldier of the Pakistan Army sacrificed his life for his country while fighting terrorists in Waziristan on 11th October 2013. A brave son of the soil🇵🇰
When innocent Hazara labourers were massacred under his watch and their families sought justice protesting in the freezing cold of Quetta, Khan termed them "blackmailers" and refused to go to their funerals. Spare us this hollow virtue signalling and hypocrisy.
You just can't hate Babar. He wins games on the field, and hearts off the field! What an excellent gentleman representing us globally!
Must be the greatest honor ever for that kid! The world's best batsman wants HIS autograph! Go on, Haroon, make us proud!
Dear Mohammad Haroon Suria,
Salam,
Thank you for such a kind letter for us, champion. I ABSOLUTELY believe in you and you can achieve anything with your focus, belief, and hardwork.
You will get your autographs but I cant wait to get YOUR autograph future Captain. 🙌
Allah ka shukar hai uss zaat ne mujhe iss tarah ka musalman nahi banaya. Zinda ho to saalgirah nahi mana sakte, mar jao to sog nahi mana sakte. Banda jaye kithay?
Disassociation from Imam Hussain (ع)'s killers is necessary. But, equally important is the disassociation from those who initiated this tyranny beforehand, and those who continued this in the future.
You can't be disassociating yourself from Yazeed and praising his father. 1/3
Why are Pakistanis so obsessed with a man who is a convicted fixer, racist, and drug addict?
M. Asif sold our country for a few bucks and Asif Ali even played when his daughter had last-stage cancer.
I'm not an Asif Ali fan but I'd take Asif Ali over M. Asif any day of the week
He seems genuinely heartbroken and dejected. 💔💔💔💔
We fans are angry and rightly so, but imagine the pain of this man who has tirelessly worked for 3 years just to try and get Cricket back and it's all been ruined by a foreign team without any proper evidence or consultation
The miracles of Imam Hussain (ع) are there for everyone to see.
In the name of the man who was mercilessly slaughtered after being thirsty for 3 days, free water is given to millions for 14 centuries now. In the name of the man who was shroudless, millions wish to receive
Pakistan should go to Namibia's dressing room today and share the experience with them and interact with them
For us, it's just a small 10-20 mins meeting but it could literally be life-changing for them