Comments for CHUP! - Changing Up Pakistan

Comment on Pakistan Goes to the Oscars by Ehmad

Ehmad — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:55:01 +0000

Sharmeen Chinoy is a big inspiration to all of the Pakistanis out there. I am very proud of her achievement and wish her the best of luck for here future. Love this episode of Ho Yaqeen! A perfect reason to believe in a better Pakistan!

Comment on Who Watches the Watchmen? by Pakistan Chat

Pakistan Chat — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:19:35 +0000

1st of all another great article by Kalsoom. Keep up the good work.

Khalid, I don’t agree with you buddy. 1st of all if you’d like to call double agent, don’t say Pakistan (It’s Pakistani Government).

I am a Pakistani living in USA for about 12 years. People who believe in American media and don’t like to think by themselves have exact same thing to say, what you’ve just said.

Lets say if American Government thinks that Pakistani Government is playing double agent, why don’t they stop aiding this double agent and save some money as they (USA Govt.) are almost bankcrupted. But sad part is they are also going along with Pakistani Government being a double agent (Stupid American Politicians or Some Hidden Agenda) who knows.

I am completely again drone attacks because you kill 70 innocents and 30 millitants that ends up 140 (70×2 if each dead civilian have 2 family members) more people who have the potential to be a so called millitant.

If Pakistani Govt. is a double agent why they are like this.

Everyone knows they are hungry for money, so staying as American agent keeps their pockets or rooms full with cash.
On otherside they also like to stay somewhat loyal to Pakistani side (That’s keeping them in Power). If they won’t be in power, America won’t be interested in them.

Long story short, Pakistani Govt can take the money and throw it with their secret stash and kill the millitants. (They’re gonna die by drones anyway).
This way USA will be happy. Hide some killing (just the way they hide crimes by them). Keep their pockets full and save a lot of innocent people.

God, help us to forgive each other, love each other so we can make it a peaceful world.

Aamir H.

Comment on Pakistan: Unity, Faith Discipline or Faith, Unity, Discipline? by Amina

Amina — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:21:33 +0000

The term “faith” can mean whatever you want it to mean. It can apply to both Muslims and non-Muslims in Pakistan in a positive way. Remember Surah Al-Kafirun in the Noble Qur’an, which says “To you is your religion and to me is my religion.” Let everyone practice what they want, as Allah does not want us to force people to change their beliefs. But remember: always have faith, and as Muslims, it should be the first priority for us, since our faith makes us who we are, and will get us where we want. Insha’Allah

Comment on The Comic Book Dudes of Kachee Goliyan by heart2woman

heart2woman — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:37:48 +0000

It’s good to see a bit of art and humour mixed together! Good going guys!

Comment on The 1971 Chronicles: The State of the Stateless Biharis by Muhammad Shah

Muhammad Shah — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:10:44 +0000

I’m from Pakistan. It pains me alot that my Bihari brothers are there living in such harsh conditions. They gave their lives,future for Pakistan and still they are suffering. Its so difficult for Us,Pakistan to see you people in pain and misery. I don’t know what to do. Our political leadership is corrupt and the situation of my country in worst. Things are too expensive. Terrorist activities and all the stuff. I wish there was some way to bring all of you back. You are true Pakistanis from the core of your hearts. May Allah protect you and brings peace on your nation. Bengalis are racist. They always talk about the steps took by Pak army. What about the Bengalis who massacered thousands of Biharis(True Pakistanis) after the creation of Bengaladesh?
Insh’Allah biharis will prosper. Pakistani citizens are still proud of our Bihari brothers and will always be.

Comment on The 1971 Chronicles: Visiting Dhaka’s Liberation War Museum by Rabiya Basri

Rabiya Basri — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:03:55 +0000

Thank You for the very nice post and for your very neutral judgement on what you saw in Bangladesh , it is true that we Bangladeshi still have nightmares or psychological disorders on which we experienced in 1971 ,but still now people are scared of Pakistani people ( though general Pakistani people don’t even know what happened here ) , still Bangladeshi people misunderstand Pakistani people of being arrogant or cruel (though there are very humble Muslims in Pakistan) ,, one story that I want to mention here ,, In 1971 war time Pak army raided a house where all the family members were having Asre prayer in the afternoon, suddenly when they noticed that there house was surrounded by Pak army they started cryin or screaming , specially the children and women, they enclosed themselves in a room and locked the door , but Pak army broke the door and killed the males one by one in front of the ladies who were there mother , some were their wives and some children,,, later the old mother and two of the Daughter in Laws ( other girls were raped and murdered before ) were ordered to dig graves for those dead men in the front garden and then threw the deads in the grave , and the ladies were later ordered to jump inside the grave alive were they all were burried including those two alive women, this is a true story and we know that there are many mass graves for LIVE PEOPLE or UNCONCIOUS . Not only this , some very innocent Muslim Bangladeshi boys went to serve water to a Pak army camp, where they set their camp it was a village , but the Pak army shot some bullets in return of their hospitality!!!!
I know the young Pakistani do not know what happened in Bangladesh at that time , but , these poor mothers , or fathers ( most of them are dead till now ), brothers , sisters cannot forget the horror or terror that chase them till now ,
If the war took place for a discrepancy between these two muslim nations then why Pakistani do not follow our beloved Prophet Muhammed (SAW) , and come to Bangladesh only to pacify these unsatisfied and sad souls ? Because Islam does not believe in discrepancy among human . You will be surprised to know that when some Bangladeshi were sheltered in India (about one crore Bangladeshi people ) , the Hindu people welcomed those Muslims as guests and gave them shelter in their Hindu Temple where they had there Idols , in their prayer room , we were surprised to see that my Muslim brother being so cruel to me and chased only for some worldly matters and how our Hindu neighbours saved us from those Muslim brother”s cruelty, and didn’t think about their Temple being UNSACRED by Muslim footstep .

We r not proud or boast for a war that we won , but it was sad and all the war in the world are devastating and destroy a family forever.
I feel that it is embarrassing for me when people ask me about our Muslim brothers to be so cruel to us and say that we Muslim are quarrelsome nation or we love Fasad or Jhagra all the time , they indicate to Pakistan, but I feel if Pak politicians become friendly to us now and say some words only to pacify those martyred families and express sorrow , I think Allah will also be happy on them.

Comment on Teach for Pakistan: Bringing Innovation to Education by Noorulain Iqbal

Noorulain Iqbal — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:49:24 +0000

I just came across this video, because im also running this program, well starting a program in my own Hospital to teach the kids of the lower staff members, to teach the kids from a different perspective, not jus make them literate but to educate them and make them better humans, better Pakistanis, And when i saw your video it completely touched my heart, because thats exactly what my heart is trying to reach out to.
I wanted to get in touch with you guys, to get some help to basically start this small project, just some ideas and briefing. Please reply.

Comment on Pakistan Goes to the Oscars by Mohammad Idrees

Mohammad Idrees — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:37:49 +0000

I really feel proud being a Pakistani at such moments which are really a few

Comment on The Comic Book Dudes of Kachee Goliyan by Kalsoom

Kalsoom — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:14:46 +0000

And a great related piece by Sonya Rehman: http://sonyarehman.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/the-cartoon-network/

Comment on The White Standard of Beauty by Kalsoom

Kalsoom — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:08:23 +0000

Thanks Sujay!