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Comment on Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award by Yawar

Yawar — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:35:20 +0000

Maybe it does make issues “trendy” but hey, whatever it takes. Atleast these superstars are using their fame for something good, whatever the ulterior motives might be.

Shahzad Roy is definitely using his stardom for a good cause. And one that is very noble and selfless. He’s quite young, not much older than a lot of us who comment on this page. And to do all of this is really incredulous.

PS: And there are other celebrities (read: b*mbo’s) like Paris Hilton

Comment on Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award by Hina

Hina — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:12:27 +0000

I have always been a big fan of his music and the fact that he uses his fame to benefit individuals makes him even better.

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Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award | Tea Break — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:21:59 +0000

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Comment on Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award by Kalsoom

Kalsoom — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:11:57 +0000

No he definitely has, and you echoed what my assertion was. Just playing devil’s advocate .

Speaking of Bono, he’s his op-ed in the NY Times today, called, “Rebranding Africa”: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/opinion/10bono.html?_r=1

Comment on Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award by Meiwah

Meiwah — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:55:55 +0000

Doesn’t matter as long as it creates awareness and helps the cause.

Shahzad is doing great work.

Comment on Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award by Kalsoom

Kalsoom — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:36:11 +0000

In related news – i.e. when celebrities use their status to raise awareness for a cause – on August 16, Pakistani music artists will perform at a benefit concert to raise money for the displaced people of Pakistan.

Here’s a good devil’s advocate question (based on a past argument I had with a former boss): Do you think it’s superficial when celebrities get involved in social causes? Does it create genuine awareness by making issues “trendy,” or is it only peripheral? Moreover, does it matter?

Comment on Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award by levelx

levelx — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:49:27 +0000

Nice. Pakistan need people like him.

Comment on Honoring World Refugee Day by Pakistani Pop Star Wins Philanthropic Award « CHUP! – Changing Up Pakistan

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:26:00 +0000

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Comment on Bakhtawar Bhutto to Enter Politics by OUH

OUH — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:37:36 +0000

Ahh – I just got it. By slang, do you mean how I referred to Zardari and his clan as “bitches”? If so, I’m not planning on taking it back. Have a good weekend!

Comment on Bakhtawar Bhutto to Enter Politics by OUH

OUH — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:34:45 +0000

Wow, I cannot wait till Shaheryar replies to this.

Umm, “just hav to say u this grow up child and think practically?”. I’m sorry – Could you elaborate on this statement, please? Think practically how? I didn’t agree with a thing you said to be honest and cannot understand how you are so excited about Benazir’s children entering politics. Not only are they entering politics but are automatically landing right at the top. How is that democracy?

Also – “Stop using slang for sumone’s siblings?” – What slang have I used? For whose siblings?