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He is constantly talking about her. She is that old Pakistani drama actress. She is old now and probably has paanch bachay and he still dreams of shahnaz.
He is constantly talking about her. She is that old Pakistani drama actress. She is old now and probably has paanch bachay and he still dreams of shahnaz.
Oh. Then I hope for Samb's sake she still has some "serious bling bling".
anyone who doesn't know Shehnaz Sheikh should be banned from GS.
Shehnaz is one of the loves of my life. but at this point, I'm beginning to give up on her.
yeah, lady doc seems awesome especially if she's in some sort of a cow cash specialty. a Pakistani general's daughter would also be good. they're also loaded... basically anyone with money works just great for me... if I can't work my way to the top, I'm going to sleep my way to the top... Inshallah. ameen... sum ameen etc.
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Lol!
*anyone who doesn't know Shehnaz Sheikh should be banned from GS. *
Shehnaz is one of the loves of my life. but at this point, I'm beginning to give up on her.
yeah, lady doc seems awesome especially if she's in some sort of a cow cash specialty. a Pakistani general's daughter would also be good. they're also loaded... basically anyone with money works just great for me... if I can't work my way to the top, I'm going to sleep my way to the top... Inshallah. ameen... sum ameen etc.
Well, if it's going to be for any reason, then I'm glad it's that.
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Ok, i have a question- what exactly do people mean by "Meat Market"? If a place is a meat market, does it mean that people are just flirting with each other left and right? so girls should expect to get hit on? or guys should expect girls to be falling on them?? or does it just mean the young people dress up really well?
WHy do people think they'll find their soulmate in a "meat market" type gathering that is not specifically set up for single ppl? These aren't rhetorical questions, i'm just a little confused. I went to ISNA a few years ago, and people said it was a "meat market" but really there were so many people and sure some were overdressed and obviously wanted attention, but like what were they expecting would happen?
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try meetup.com and search for meet ups in your city...there are meet ups based on hobbies, culture, religion, etc.....I know you wanted a non religious gathering, but some of them are just venues for a lively discussion.
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*No personal attacks.
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Ok, i have a question- what exactly do people mean by "Meat Market"? If a place is a meat market, does it mean that people are just flirting with each other left and right? so girls should expect to get hit on? or guys should expect girls to be falling on them?? or does it just mean the young people dress up really well?
WHy do people think they'll find their soulmate in a "meat market" type gathering that is not specifically set up for single ppl? These aren't rhetorical questions, i'm just a little confused. I went to ISNA a few years ago, and people said it was a "meat market" but really there were so many people and sure some were overdressed and obviously wanted attention, but like what were they expecting would happen?
Not sure. Never been to one of these events, but I don't think I'd be terribly offended if some guy talked to me in a friendly way or I caught someone checking me out.
Dude, that's a good thing. Means I still have some mirch masala. ;)
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^ hahah thats the cutest thing ive heard all day PCG.. and it came from u..
seriously though.. snazzy, i think 'meat market' means, where people are just sizing each other up...
a proper rishta thing might be where they arrange those speed dating type things.. the did some down here in Australia (i think it was through naseeb.. they arranged it) and apparently it was quite good..
we have a pakistani association here which thankfully is soley based on culture and not religion. It is predominantly run by the younger pakistani generation... from like mid 20's to mid 30's and it does well... is there not something like that in ur side of the world PCG? Im thinkin gthere should be... as us aussies are quite behind the times in such things..
actually, doesnt naseeb run things now and then?
Not sure. Never been to one of these events, but I don't think I'd be terribly offended if some guy talked to me in a friendly way or I caught someone checking me out.
Dude, that's a good thing. Means I still have some mirch masala. ;)
Strange, it seemed like you were sure when you deemed APPNA one...
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Where I live, there are too many religiously stuffed up people, and people will not organize cultural gatherings. Like I said, when anyone does, the religious maafia comes in and tries to enforce their rules: no mixing of sexes, partitions at dawats between ladies and men's section, no events with only younger people in it because God forbid it becomes an orgy, why have Pakistani events as Islam transcends all national boundaries, etc
That sort of trash.
Maybe it is a matter of ME putting my foot down and setting up a facebook-invited gathering of younger people - open to young Pakistanis for a CULTURAL networking event. But I've tried to do similar things before, and as I move on and other people take over those activities, they are converted into religious events. I did some social gatherings back in college. Now they are still done - same venue, but they are religious events now. So, a non-religious crowd will not show up.
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^ time for you to move and surround yourself with a better community and more open minded people. America is pretty freaking huge... that works in your advantage..
I personally have not had any experience of Islamic stuff taking over cultural stuff. Like each has its place. ...... And I was born and raised here (USA) as well.
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^ i know what u mean...we had a PSA at uni and we were running it quite well without the whole religious aspect.. infact we had a lot of indians helping us otu too.. so it was quite neat... than after 2 years, we had external students from other unis declare some kind of jihad on the PSA and called for a huge meeting... asking the president of the PSA to remove the females from the group and yeah basically... it went downhill after that
havent been part of an organisation since then..
but the one that arranges the youthful stuff these days (PAAM as they are called) is pretty good. Just two days ago they arranged a night out bowling... i didnt get a chance to go, but sis was telling me there were loads of people.
It's nice like that
Plus, our normal pakistani community, is run by people who are quite open about girls and guys mingling with one another.. so we dont have segregated gatherings... the ones who want those, dont attend. Simple
plus, most of the aunties and unlces are pro having their children mingle with the opposite sex in a safe environment.. and what better way to do it than this
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I agree. I totally would like to be part of those sorts of events.
oh yeah this naseeb thing (just wikied it) sounds like a place where you can meet a lot of muslims but not necessarily imposing islam. You might want to check that out.
PCG if you are going to a muslim convention that specifically focuses on islamic issues, you WILL be expected to dress islamically. Whats the problem in dressing appropriately for a certain venue. You wouldnt go to a job networking conference in jeans, you'd wear a suit.
Okay,
I am suggesting these places because I know people who have met their partners through this. One is at school, at the library, in study groups and what not. Second, the gym, many people I know met through the gym. Third, weddings. Fourth, cafe's. Fifth, naseeb or one of those websites. Last on the list, accept a proposal or let the parents pick.
=-)
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You know desis who met at a cafe? at a gym?
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I've heard that shisha bars are the "in" setting for the young 'uns that are single and ready to mingle..
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Seriously???
Hm.
I gotta land myself at one of those. But what do guys do? Hey baby, you wanna smoke a pipe? It's on me. (??? That's so lame...why are our brown guys so lame...????)