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Shaniera Akram schools troll about Pakistani culture

Activist responded to a Twitter user after he called out celebs for celebrating Diwali

Entertainment Desk November 13, 2018

PHOTO: ZOHAIB HUSSAIN

The Hindu community celebrated Diwali last week. While politicians and celebs wished fans love, prosperity and happiness, recognised fashion designer Deepak Perwani hosted a star-studded bash at his place for the occasion.

Stars such as Mahira Khan, Sonya Hussyn, Ayesha Omar, Tooba Siddiqui, Sarwat Gillani, Nomi Ansari, Feroze Khan, Wasim Akram and Shaniera Akram were present.

Celebrated journalist Fifi Haroon was also at the party and was delighted to meet Shaniera.

"Had loads of fun at Deepak Perwani's Diwali party last night. Met up with some old friends like Wasim Akram and finally got to meet the lovely Shaniera, who I've been Twitter friends with," she wrote.

Had loads of fun at @DPerwani's #Diwali party last night. Met up with some old friends like @wasimakramlive & finally got to meet the lovely @iamShaniera who I've been Twitter friends with. @aamnaisani introduced me to @ferozekhaan so expect an interview on @BBCUrdu soon!
— Fifi Haroon (@fifiharoon) November 10, 2018

To this, a user responded, "Nice but none of them representative of Pakistani culture."

Nice but none of them representative of #Pakistan #Culture
— YouDebunked©️ (@youdebunked) November 10, 2018

Soon after, Shaniera slammed the troll and commented, “One of Pakistan’s biggest designers, a world renowned cricketer, a dedicated international journalist, a popular budding actor, an amazing PR woman. All Pakistani, all employed, all working for the betterment of our country at their capacity! Which Pakistan are you living in dude?”

One of Pakistan’s biggest designers, A world renowned cricketer, a dedicated international journalist, a popular budding actor, an amazing PR woman, All Pakistani,All employed,All working for the betterment of our country at their capacity! Which Pakistan are you living in dude? https://t.co/vgODJV95SQ
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) November 12, 2018

And fans praised the activist's stance.

Dude is living in that part of Pakistan where we have to criticize everyone. Never did anything good themselves but let's put other down.
— SBH~♤ (@bil4l_ha55an) November 12, 2018

loved the way you owned this country. great mam. positives always make progress.
— Sajjad Hussain (@jastriangle) November 12, 2018

https://twitter.com/SSH21881399/status/1062214620465819648

Awesome approach. Any one who represents Pakistan at International Level in any capacity promotes the Culture and human Values of Pakistan.
— PatriotPak (@Pakistan_First_) November 12, 2018

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COMMENTS (2)

Candid1 | 6 years ago | Reply @anon: A nation's culture consists not only of the culture of the majority. It is a composite of everything in the nation. Therefore, every atom of every Pakistani is representative of Pakistani culture. Stop being so insecure about yourself, and leave behind the Indian prejudices and biases from which we have endeavored to become "Pak." I salute Mrs. Akram!!

anon | 6 years ago | Reply if culture is the way of life in a society, all of these people together only represent one or less than one percent of Pakistani society. they certainly do not represent pakistani culture. mere elite living in their bubble. dude was right.

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