The Pakistani Spectator

Would you please tell us something about you and your site?

I am just an average person that felt a need to vent occasionally about the world I see. I blog here.

Do you feel that you continue to grow in your writing the longer you write? Yes.

Why is that important to you?

Because as the volume of people that read my blog increases, I feel an obligation to them to improve.

I’m wondering what some of your memorable experiences are with blogging?

Anytime someone makes me rethink my position on a subject, I consider it memorable.It can be on any subject.

What do you do in order to keep up your communication with other bloggers?

Honestly, I spend most of my time trying to stay caught up on my own blog.

What do you think is the most exciting or most innovative use of technology in politics right now?

Clearly text messaging, blogging and viral videos have had a large inpact on the campaigns.

Do you think that these new technologies are effective in making people more responsive?

Absolutely.

What do you think sets Your site apart from others?

I have no agenda and am not trying to pursuade anyone. I tend to offend people over a variety of subjects.

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

Primarily luck. I have been blessed in many ways.

What was the happiest and gloomiest moment of your life?

I cannot think of any single moment that defines a high or low.

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?

South Pole, Amazon and someplace undiscovered.

What is your favorite book and why?

Anything by Leo Buscaglia. His books bring great hope.

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

Whether they smile.

Is there anyone from your past that once told you you couldn’t write?

I don’t think anyone cared enough to tell me.

How bloggers can benefit from blogs financially?

I haven’t a clue. I write because I enjoy it. If you can tell me how to make

money, I would be glad to listen.

Is it true that who has a successful blog has an awful lot of time on their hands?

Not at all. I think many writers are just naturally prolific.

What role can bloggers of the world play to make this world more friendlier and less hostile?

Just being honest helps a lot.

Who are your top five favourite bloggers?

Again, I rarely read other work.

Is there one observation or column or post that has gotten the most powerful reaction from people?

Currently, posts that are race related generate a good deal of traffic.

What is your perception about Pakistan and its people?

I think it is a lovely country being failed by its political leaders.

(Not unlike many other countries).

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

I can’t say.

What is the most striking difference between a developed country and a developing country?

The gratitude that people in developing countries display over the seemingly most mundane things.

What is the future of blogging?

I think it is strong and needed to bridge many communication gaps in our world.

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

It allows me to express myself more regularly.

What are your future plans?

To continue to write until I have nothing left to say. (Might be a while).

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

Thank you for letting me participate on your site and best of luck to all of you.

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