The Pakistani Spectator

Could you tell us what made you decide to blog, and what was the inspiration behind it?
I was inspired by couple of Blogs one of them is Smashing Magazine and it motivated to start this blog, and It’s my best hobby as well.

What do you think sets Your blog apart from other blogs?

I guess my Blog Design sets it apart from other blogs and everyday I receive complements from the readers for choosing this design.

If you could choose one characteristic you have that brought you success in life, what would it be?
I take everything very seriously and professionally.

What was the happiest and gloomiest moment of your life?

Well, there are many occasions that brought abundance of cheers and happiness in my life and more recently I got married and it was the one of the happiest moments I have enjoyed.

Urdu Blogs have got huge potential, when do you think they will really take on the online horizon in Pakistan?
Well, Urdu blogs definitely have got potential but for them to attract more visitors we need to have even bigger local Online community, I guess it would take another 5 years or so before they can make any remarkable progress, I however recommend and suggest English Blog as it attracts bigger readership than the Urdu blogs.

If you could pick a travel destination, anywhere in the world, with no worries about how it’s paid for - what would your top 3 choices be?
Good Question, hmm, Sydney - Australia, Paris - France and New York - USA

What is your favorite book and why?
Well, Frankly I don’t take interest in reading books… As with the advent of Internet I guess more and more people are interested to read articles Online.

What is your favorite meal, dress, and sport?

hmm, Favorite meal ‘biryani’ Dress Jeans paint with tees, Sports Cricket and Soccer.

What’s the first thing you notice about a person (whether you know them or not)?
His/her way of talking and How polite he / she is.

Whose Future is more bright in Pakistan; English blogs or Urdu Blogs?
Well, As I said before, English Blog attracts bigger readership than the Urdu Blog therefore I think English Blogs.

How Pakistani bloggers can benefit from blogs financially?
Recently I came across couple of Pakistani Bloggers who make over $2000 per month and I guess it has got huge potential if one dedicates his time more professionally to blogging.

Do you think Pakistani bloggers tend to remain somewhat self-centered and really don’t go out of their shells? Is it the oriental style of blogging, or they are still unsure about it?
Actually the real problem many bloggers face that they actually don’t know how and what to blog .. therefore they end up talking about things that matter to them instead of talking about things that matter to their readers.

What do you think where the Pakistani blogosphere is right now?

The local Pakistani blogosphere is very active as I have noticed from the Start of 2008 and it’s making good progress. and I guess in next 4/5 years there is gonna even bigger Bloggers Community in Pakistan.

Who are your top five favourite bloggers in Pakistan?

Awab Alvi @ TM - Kalsoom - CHUP - WECITE - PKPolitics - and Of course your Blog.

Have you ever become stunned by the uniqueness of any blogger in Pakistani blogosphere?

Uniqueness is what most of Local Blogs lack of, However I guess Awab Alvi’s Blog still stands out.

What is the future of blogging in Pakistan?
I am very optimistic about that and I foresee very bright future for blogging in Pakistan and it’s the right time to get into blogging.
You have also got a blogging life, how has it directly affected both your personal and professional life?
Well, Professionally I am into Transportation Business nevertheless I spare 1/2 hours daily for blogging as my Job involves Online communication therefore it didn’t effect my routine to a great extent, However I understand to most people it could effect their personal or professional life.

What are your future plans?
To lead a peaceful and happy life with my Family, make progress in my business and may be adopting blogging as a 2nd profession if things go smoothly.

Any Message you want to give to the readers of The Pakistani Spectator?

If you have not started blogging then you must do it now as it is the perfect time to get into blogging and If you already maintain a blog then take it even more seriously as I foresee very bright future in terms of making money and as a professional or side Job and it’s not very hard with the help of modern technology and nor does it require huge investment.