The Pakistani Spectator

Saeed Khan Abbasi is 39 years old Graduate from Karachi Pakistan. He is a Blogger, Socio-Economic Analyst, Media, News & Current Affairs, Lobbying, Image Building and Community Learning Expert.

He is engaged with his following blogs:

http://www.saeedabasi.blogspot.com

http://www.semfo.blogspot.com

http://www.itcnasia.blogspot.com

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

SKA: Last year when I announced my SEMFO (SocioEconomic Management Formula) Global Plan to overcome the worldwide and domestic recession, I was trying out all possible ways to approach the government, national and international community but found some hurdles because of lacking of sufficient resources. During the course of using different modern media tools to convey my message and invention to our own government as well as to the international circles I got inspired by the statement of the president Barack Obama that he won is most of the presidential run campaign through blogging which helped him to approach majority of his potential voters and supporters particularly from the young age camp. That clicked my mind and I launched my first blog http://www.semfo.blogspot.com for my invented plan. Since then I am part of a global blogging community and I am proud of that.

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

SKA: My SEMFO Global Plan’s blog is something inspiring and unique, while on my personal blog I try to put all those things which get me involved round the clock. Recently I have covered Pakistan’s mega IT & Telecom event the ITCN Asia 2009 on my blog which received a worldwide praise.

If you had to describe life as a blogger in a Twitter message (140 characters) what would you say?

SKA: Your blog is the story of your life – a living diary. If it happens, you blog it. And make it as entertaining as possible.

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

SKA: I am committed person

What was the happiest and gloomiest moment of your life?

SKA: It varies with life, sometimes life makes you the happiest and sometimes it brings sadness for you.

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

SKA: Of course it is, but still needing more work on it. The major obstacle is that majority of aspiring or potential bloggers are not capable of having a complete access to the global standard based contents and tools too. I have noticed the majority of bloggers are lacking appropriate tech style to blog accurately and effectively. Urdu blogging is a much positive sign but doesn’t seem much successful.

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?

SKA: The land of our Prophet (P.B.U.H) the Makkah and Madina, Egypt, England and Switzerland.

What is your favorite book and why?

SKA: Cannot say exactly; depend on topics and choice of my mood.

What is your favorite meal, dress, and sport?

SKA: Desi (PakistaniIndian) Food, Executive Three Piece Suit and Soccer.

Which are the top 3 places in Pakistan for honeymoon?

SKA: Islamabad, Abbottabad and upper hilly area in the North West of the country

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

SKA: Their style of conversation and dress.

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

SKA: Both, but the English blogging leads because of its global capacity.

How Pakistani bloggers can benefit from blogs financially?

SKA: They can, they must provide a comprehensive professional blogging style at the international level. Effectiveness in networking, realtime content providing and people/customers oriented blogs are usefull to earn money. Presently I am working on this successfully.

Do you think Pakistani bloggers tend to remain somewhat selfcentered and really don’t go out of their shells? Is it the oriental style of blogging, or they are still unsure about it?

SKA: Yes, it is so. They must get out of their centered shells and they must think and act globally.

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

SKA: It is somewhat satisfactory and having great potential but need more and more hard work, they have to be part of worldwide blogging community by engaging the international bloggers into their contents.

Who are your top five favourite bloggers in Pakistan?

SKA: Me myself, ha ha ha ha ha, I am not inspired of any one, but they are doing well, I appreciate them.

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

SKA: I don’t think so.

What is the future of blogging in Pakistan?

SKA: Bright and profiteering

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

SKA: It makes lots of change in any bloggers life so is with me; I got connected with lots of new and worldwide connections. Now in my own country and international people give me importance as blogger.

What are your future plans?

SKA: To get my country into the 21st century’s blogging net worldwide.

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

SKA: Be positive, expressive and aggressive in explaining your opinion because now as the part of this online community you are global ambassadors of Pakistan. You are lucky that you are a member of Pakistani Spectator’s family which showcases the real image of our beloved country Pakistan.