Response to “Young Generation of “Liberals”…. Burqa!!!”

I got this very “interesting” response from Imaan Hazar Mazari to my post. Here is it “with no comments”

To Mr. Pejamistri:

1. I really wish my mother was with the ISI; at least then our single-parent household would have one guaranteed source of income. Incase you didn’t know, her relations with the ISI have been very strained over the last few months particularly. The ISI did not even support her when the PPP government removed her from the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad. That is something for which I, let alone she, can never forgive them for.
2. Stating that my mom has put “mediamen’s lives in danger” is rather unfounded because she remains a significant contributor to the media. She was the editor of The Nation, appears regularly on television channels and talk shows, is the Media Spokesperson for Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf and was a regular columnist for The News. I’d advise you to substantiate after writing, and if you can’t, don’t write.
3. WOAH. I have no hatred towards any religion. PLEASE refrain from grouping me with whoever you named. Do not EVER dare to make any sorts of assumptions regarding my religious “preferences” or opinions on other religions. I’m neither confused nor vengeful, as you would like to believe to comfort your pathetic self. Firstly, the “even if” argument I ran is a typical debater argument that we run to substantiate a line on two separate grounds, thereby, attributing it greater validity. Being a debater, that’s what I did, hence, not making me confused, but smart, unlike YOU. Secondly, saying the burqa has its origins in the Hindu Caste System isn’t a way of defaming Hinduism, unless you feel the burqa is an inherently horrible and atrocious symbol. Even then, that is your hateful view of Islam then, since you see it as an Islamic symbol, rather than my hateful view of Hinduism. Therefore, I’d advise you to clarify your own contradictions.
4. Lastly, don’t ever think you have the right to assume or make remarks regarding my character. Have a problem with what I write, go ahead and state that clearly. Don’t talk about who’s daughter I am, what my religious inclinations are or who my role models are. Have the decency to destroy arguments, like a normal human being, and not slander my character. I am Shireen Mazari’s daughter, and am proud to be. I’d like to see if your mother can achieve half as much as mine has. I am a moderate and do not believe in covering my own head, but until the day that the last drop of blood leaves my body, I will fight for the rights and freedoms of all individuals, particularly, my fellow Pakistanis. I have my own views, my own inclinations and my own beliefs, but that, in no way, allows you to judge who I am or make assumptions regarding my likes and dislikes. I don’t know who the hell you are or what you think of yourself, but I don’t tolerate this rubbish from anyone. If you can’t argue with a 17 year old girl like myself, don’t try and hide behind slander, just don’t try arguing. I’ve been through this since I was 14; people accusing me of being brain-washed and corrupted only because I could voice my opinions better than they did and only because I had a strong opinion. I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve learnt that this is only because you’re insecure of a teenage girl, which is sad, but also is a boost to my ego. So thank you for your inspiring comments.

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