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Owner & Editor @fuchsia_mag Instagram https://xitter.cf/t.co/hPuC7PZNtL MBA by definition but I'd like to believe lots more than that!

Joined May 2011
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Happy Diwali Weekend 🎆 I often wonder if expat Pakistani-Indians lose their patriotism to share friendships beyond borders or, do they inhabit a special place, a no man's land allowing them to be human first? A conversation to have, not a score to settle #HappyDiwali2026 – at Basel, Switzerland
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And thats how a 2nd marriage is portrayed responsibly: characterization & dialogue acknowledge sensitivities of everyone watching. Baala, a tortured soul himself, has also tortured everyone he touches #MittiDeBaway #WahajAli #AmarKhan #HinaAfridi well played @FaizaIftikhar89 – at Basel, Switzerland
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Well articulated & an apology with context! #ElSayed #USMidterms – at Münchenstein, Schweiz
El-Sayed puts on a masterclass here on The View on how to apologize for saying something offensive
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And you think telling her how she should dress is not oppressive? Respecting another culture and religion, even if we don't understand it, is another name for Tolerance, Diversity, Conversation.
Abdul El-Sayed and his wife. He wears jeans and tight shirts, while she has to dress like a Bedouin from the 7th century. This is what women’s oppression looks like.
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9 Thoughts That Got Me Thinking After Watching This Week’s Dar e Nijaat Episodes Read on or head to stories or link in bio: fuchsiamagazine.com/9-though… | DareNijaat, Sheheryar Munawar, Durefishan Saleem, Nameer Khan, Umera Ahmed | @Shaz004 – at Aesch (BL), Schweiz
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And that's why I'm confused 😕 Full Drama Review on @fuchsia_mag YouTube Watch now! youtu.be/Z5M3AXkgmgU?si=SILS… #Darenijat #DareNijaat #DramaReview
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“Excuse me,” she rushed after me just as I was about to leave the restaurant. “Please, could you tell me which tea bag this is? The tea smells absolutely fantastic!” Read the story here ☕️ herconversationsneverstop.su… #India #Pakistan #Chai #Switzerland #Expatlife – at Aesch (BL), Schweiz
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“Excuse me,” she rushed after me just as I was about to leave the restaurant. “Please, could you tell me which tea bag this is? The tea smells absolutely fantastic!” Read the story here ☕️ herconversationsneverstop.su… #India #Pakistan #Chai #Switzerland #Expatlife – at Aesch (BL), Schweiz
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When an Indian stranger in Basel intercepted my leftover Pakistani tea cup... Hey guys, here's my latest substack read! More about chai. Less about #DareNijaat but if my thoughts intrigue you, then please do give it a read and... Pssst. A follow 😄 herconversationsneverstop.su… – at Reinach (BL), Schweiz
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If Zaryab's parents are sleeping at Fajr, is it not dadi's parenting that should be under the radar? And btw, dadi prays 5 times a day. So what went wrong? Just sayin'. Give me something more than a lesson on faithless parenting. More subtle, less preachy maybe? #DareNijaat
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Loved every word. "Tomorrow I will wake up, this moment vanished, wish I had said something richer, deeper, truer..." I felt heard 💯 It's okay to be in doubt, it's what makes us consider and respect multiple points of view, each valid in its own perspective. #CateBlanchett – at Aesch (BL), Schweiz
maybe one of her most beautiful speeches, will forever be in awe of her eloquence
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Thissss ❤️ The simplest of dialogues & star performances from #WahajAli & #HinaAfridi #MittiDeBaway – at Reinach (BL), Schweiz
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#RIPPatrickStewart I love what he says in the beginning about bring brave. Speaks to so many of us ❤️
I just found out that Sir Patrick Stewart has died. Here is a video he made on the advice he would give to his younger self. RIP
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#RIPPatrickStewart – at Reinach (BL), Schweiz
Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart: Beyond Star Trek And X-Men fuchsiamagazine.com/remember… #PatrickStewart #StarTrek #XMen #Marvel #Hollywood #RIPPatrickStewart
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The Best Stories Don't Ask You to Pick a Side, They Ask You to Understand the Fall... #WahajAli #MittiDeBaawey @FaizaIftikhar89 💯👏🏼 – at Reinach (BL), Schweiz
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Despite positives in #DarENijaat here's what I'm struggling with: the fallen from grace, the road to redemption, repentance; why is it only HER cross to bear? She wasn't in this alone. Why is the guy always beyond redemption & the girl suffering? Reel life mimicking real life? – at Therwil, Schweiz
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I literally switched on the news, made myself a cup of chai to sit back and relax after watching Pakistani Dramas. Breathe! Therapy in session 👀 Some stories are better left untold. I crave the lazy comedy of Ramazan dramas. Please bring them on 😭#PakistaniDramas – at Reinach (BL), Schweiz
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This Iblis reminder & then Zaryab's silhouette, suffering, tortured soul is downright rage-baiting me. This and then the avocado toast. Is #DarENijaat a dark comedy/satire on the vices of the upper class, wealthy families? Kahan Boston, kahan Hyderabad😭 Save me someone! – at Reinach (BL), Schweiz
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Everything you mentioned, with due respect, is what human beings strive for throughout their lives. Characters like Abu Bakar are a manifestation of that perfection - they are not real, but a walking, talking lesson. We might appreciate them, but not relate to them #DarENijaat 🙏 – at Reinach (BL), Schweiz
What is the reason behind this? #DareNijaat
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