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Shaniera Akram just schooled someone on Twitter and we can't get enough

Did we just hear a whip crack?

Updated 18 Oct, 2018

If there is one thing you should not do, is argue with Bhabi aka Shaniera Akram. She will not only win but also teach you a lesson in return.

It started earlier in the day today when she saw a mother driving while feeding her child on her lap. Furious, she immediately tweeted her sentiments on the matter.

One person replied saying, welcome to Pakistan... because we've accepted the outlandish behaviour in our country and become immune to it.

But Shaniera was not going to hold back, nor was she going to take this matter lightly. Her Twitter account was flooded with tweets on road safety:

Soon, her rant started heading towards a social cause...

...one which her fans readily started supporting.

And so, her public message started.

Till one Pakistani called her tweets useless.

Is he really suggesting that Shaniera's 103k Twitter followers aren't worth reaching out to?

Well, Shaniera being as awesome as she is, taught him a lesson he'll remember. Let's hope this message reaches others with the same mindset.

Is she awesome or is she awesome?

Comments

Dr. Shah Aug 10, 2016 05:11pm

Awesome Bhabi Jee!! Keep up the good work

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zak Aug 10, 2016 05:29pm

Thats what we are telling them directly but this nation hardly listen to anyone.Keep it up

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Atiq Aug 10, 2016 05:31pm

thank you so much shaneria! pakistanis love you too! notice though folks ,that the two names associated with negative comments mentioned in this article were both indian names.solanki can be a pakistani name but is associated with the sikh religion!so they are trolling not just the comments section of dawn,an indian in england told me they do with delight,he mentioned dawn by name,but even the twitter accounts of our celebrities as well! indians never accepted pakistan,the hindu man who shot gandhi dead said as much,but they try to continually bully their neighbours as well,it's just that with pakistan they get pushback!

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Kamran Aug 10, 2016 05:44pm

Awesome stuff from Shaniera bhabi! I support her tweets and agree with them. I am amazed how little driving sense Pakistanis have. At least wear seatbelts!

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Jawaid Islam Aug 10, 2016 05:58pm

Honestly, we need TV channels doing their bit to improve traffic sense and be safe for themselves and others! Instead of bickering presenters and guests, and BREAKING NEWS bursts, they should give intermittent 10 minutes to 'changing behavior;spots. And this should be continuous, not a one-time scheduling.

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Zak Aug 10, 2016 06:14pm

spot on mindset has to change. Don't wait for the government to anything because you'll be waiting for ever. As she says take the initiative yourself. Great nations are made of great people.

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Imtiaz Faruqui Aug 10, 2016 06:23pm

You may be surprised that only 2 % people listen, the rest talk. There will be some who will listen to the traffic problem, but man is evil by nature , only the implementation of law will work. Well this could be the first drop of rain.

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Atif Aug 10, 2016 06:45pm

It's a great cause indeed, which we have resigned to accept as it is. We need celebrities to champion this cause.

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Asad Aug 10, 2016 06:47pm

Kudos.. iron lady...

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Ramesh Kumar Aug 10, 2016 07:22pm

Agree.

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Fawzia H Aug 10, 2016 07:52pm

She is not saying anything that everyone doesn't already know. Pakistanis aren't stupid. She didn't actually think through the helmet remark though, not many people can afford even one helmet leave alone multiple ones.

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Ayan "Super Hero not Super Model" Aug 10, 2016 07:59pm

Wasim & Shaniera - did you know are one of the most loved in Pakistan? Tons of love for both & your kids. Stay blessed.

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Factual Aug 10, 2016 08:20pm

Fully support her on this. It's time we start listening to good advices. Nothing can be more important than safety while you are driving.

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Shujaat Khan Aug 10, 2016 08:40pm

Mrs Akram it is unfortunate that these same people you see daily breaking all kinds of driving laws are exemplary drivers when they are living in foreign countries specially West.

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ahsan7979 Aug 10, 2016 09:04pm

Civic sense and common courtesy should be taught in Schools. She is right, its never too late for a start.

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Raj Patel Aug 10, 2016 09:16pm

It is the mentality of south Asian to listen to white outsiders carefully. Think of if Wasim's previous wife would have commented like this what would be the response would have been from every one.

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Imran Naseem Aug 10, 2016 09:16pm

We need witty people like Shaniera in Pakistan to bring a positive change is society. I am with you Shaniera, we as Muslims do believe "nothing is impossible" if you struggle with good intentions.

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Tangerine Aug 10, 2016 09:45pm

I support her 101% in her effort. It's silly to feed a child while driving. If you are not responsible enough then sit back at home and do whatever you have to do.

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Allan Aug 10, 2016 11:37pm

It will take an army to change the mindset of a few but then again an army starts with one person. Good going!! Must admire your persistence, Mrs. Akram.

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Sameer Aug 11, 2016 04:13am

You go girl!

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Imran Khan Aug 11, 2016 04:51am

Great Job girl

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AS IF Aug 11, 2016 07:35am

@Atiq Please change your mindset. It's harmful, not good for your health. BTW, me no Indian:)

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SARIM Aug 11, 2016 08:38am

She is doing great job God bless you

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Ali Aug 11, 2016 10:59am

good to read this,, #respect

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SINGH Aug 11, 2016 01:16pm

@Atiq Solanki is a Gujrati name.Could be from any side of Gujrat.

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probono publico Aug 12, 2016 04:25am

Bless you, Bhabi jee

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Pakistani Aug 12, 2016 09:21am

She is awesome.

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Pakistani Aug 12, 2016 09:24am

@Fawzia H it's nor cheap here in the West but life is more precious than helmet, other than that simple seat belt or making your kids sit in the rear seat doesn't need money. Let's support Mrs Akram good cause

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Muhammad Anis Aug 12, 2016 10:49am

Simple rule to follow in your life: do your best and let God do the rest.

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sadary Aug 12, 2016 04:53pm

Typical Western bride mentality when one marries someone in a third world country and starts educating on issues that "are not done in their developed countries" I have seen many British brides in Bahrain doing the same. Lets face it duda it is not going to happen this is Pakistan and not even Bahrain.

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Muhammad Qureshi Aug 12, 2016 07:22pm

Excellent support and love from her and the use of her popularity to bring a notice to these deaf people. Wish others do the same as they have one of the most powerful tools they can work on...the media! however, with that said......Pakistani people dont need twittering...they need danda!

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Hasan Aug 12, 2016 07:32pm

Great job Mrs Akram. We need visionaries like you. We love you as you're a wonderful person and married to the real Sultan.

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white noise Aug 14, 2016 04:56pm

Pakistan need to kick start many campaigns, from road safety to health and wellbeing to domestic violence, as an Australian, I have learned so much here, back home much work needs to be done, here is another one, counselling !!!

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