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Interview with Blogger Kashif Hafeez

By The Pakistani Spectator • Dec 12th, 2008 • Category: Interviews • No Responses

Could you tell us what made you decide to blog, and what was the inspiration behind it? 

In Pakistani blogging atmosphere, I observed most of the bloggers are associated with liberal mindsets with an impression of enlightened moderation & few of them are also supporter of Ahmadi agenda. I can give you the examples where Ahmadies cleverly portrait themselves as Muslims & involved in spreading mis-concepts about great Islamic scholars. They are simply misguiding young people of Pakistan about purpose & objective of formation of this great Islamic country. On media front after mushrooming  growth of TV channels, we are observing irresponsible behavior with reference to the conversion of information, sensitive issue, morals & ethical practices. I am concern about these matters & trying to establish myself as caretaker of such matters.

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

My blog has clear objective to safeguard the Pakistani ideological boundaries.

If you could choose one characteristic you have that brought you success in life, what would it be?

Honesty is the best policy

What was the happiest and gloomiest moment of your life?

Happiest Moment : When Pakistan become atomic Power

Gloomiest Moment : May 12th massacre

Urdu Blogs have got huge potential, when do you think they will really take on the online horizon in Pakistan?

Yes, it will take time but I am optimistic about its future. I believe that as a Pakistani I can  express in better way & can reach more people through Urdu but there are “some” of my friends consider that due to my “Jahalat” as I am not active in English blogging.

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?

Makkah/ Madina

Turkey

What is your favorite book and why?

Obviously Quran but Seerat-un Nabi with the title of  “Mohsin-e-Insniant” by Naeem Siddiqui (Late) is my favorite book. Which I want to read again & again and again…

What is your favorite meal, dress, and sport?

Meal : Arhar kee dal chawal

Dress: Kurta Shelwar

Sports : Cricket

What’s the first thing you notice about a person (whether you know them or not)?

His behavior & attitude

Whose Future is more bright in Pakistan; English blogs or Urdu Blogs?

English blogs

How Pakistani bloggers can benefit from blogs financially?

As my perspective is not belong to financial benefits so I can’t comment on it. But I understand that it’s a good source of earning.

Do you think Pakistani bloggers tend to remain somewhat self-centered and really don’t go out of their shells? 

Yes, I agreed this is a normal practice.

Is it the oriental style of blogging, or they are still unsure about it?

I think they are not opening their parachutes (Minds)

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

At very initial stage or you can say at teething age

Who are your top five favourite bloggers in Pakistan?

Dr. Awab Alvi

MB

Adnan Siddiqui

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

Adnan Siddiqui has unique ideas

What is the future of blogging in Pakistan?

Zara nam ho to bari zarkhaiz hai saqi

You have also got a blogging life, how has it directly affected both your personal and professional life?

I keep my blogging & professional life separate.

What are your future plans?

Honestly, There is no planning at this stage

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

Proud of being Muslim & Pakistani. Believe me we can change the world by the dawa of Quran & Sunna


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