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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