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Overview

  • 1 reference
  • Fluent in English, Pashto, Pushto, Urdu
  • 44, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • Gender and Financial Inclusion
  • Master's
  • From Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Profile 85% complete

About Me

This is the hardest section. What side of me do I tell you about? The quirky, absolutely crazy one that will do silly things on a whim just to embarrass her friends, or the serious consultant working for gender and financial inclusion for large donors? I am an ambivert - basically an introvert who will be the loudest extrovert at a party that I can't get out of. It does take me many days though to recover from attending a social event. Doesn't mean I don't enjoy company especially if it's not too formal.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people

Interests

Reading music technology media

Music, Movies, and Books

Music just peaked in the 90s and fell flat on it face afterwards. I mean we had Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Boyz 2 Men. Don't get me wrong. I do enjoy Taylor Swift, One Direction and The Weekend but just doesn't hit the same way. Love books. Strictly fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Formed a social enterprise that won several awards and was mentioned on Forbes.

Teach, Learn, Share

Hmm I can teach you a Pakistani dish though your house will smell of garlic for a couple of days. Am told I am very frank about my life experiences so wouldn't mind sharing anything you may want to know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A candid insight into the life of an ordinary Pakistani woman

Countries I’ve Visited

Kenya, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Pakistan

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