It’s evident that Jeremy McLellan and Shaniera Akram hold a pretty high status in Pakistan for every reason except being foreigners. Shaniera is the wife of a legend in Cricket and has charmed every Pakistan with her positive sense and proactive impulse about everything.
Meanwhile, Jeremy is like a celebrity. The stand-up comedian never ceases to charm us with his impeccable humor, his love for Pakistan and yes, BIRYANI! Pretty much this could all be the reason why people respect him so much. On the other hand, a journalist on Twitter sparked a huge debate regarding the status of “Goras” (white people) in Pakistan. It all happened when he presumed a fake propaganda spread by PTI member regarding Imran Khan’s sons.
A PTI member tried to show IK’s sons traveling like ordinary citizens but this journalist thinks it’s a propaganda
How? Well, he has a very outrageous claim about Rawal Lounge where Imran Khan’s sons can be seen. He thinks it’s a VIP corner, only reserved for the privileged.
Shameless propaganda by a senior PTI office bearer claiming that IK's sons left Islamabad airport for a flight like ordinary travellers when in fact this is the Rawal Lounge used by VIPs pic.twitter.com/tT29tydnQt
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) December 24, 2017
Shortly after this tweet was posted, people called out on him for his baseless theory and clarified that the Rawal Lounge is not a VIP place.
Here. We. Go.
You do realize pretty much anyone can use this lounge. Even I've used it and I'm an ordinary citizen! Please do proper research before posting. You're supposed to be a journalist.
— Muntaqa Peracha (@muntaqa) December 24, 2017
People enlightened this gentleman of the apparent truth… Here’s another one:
@omar_quraishi Bhai do u know who can use this lounge ? pic.twitter.com/ldgSWn243c
— rizwan zafar gillani (@rizwan_gillani) December 24, 2017
Jeremy McLellan jumped on the bandwagon and revealed his experience lounging at this place
“HARDLY VIP”
LOL I’ve used this lounge. Someone recognized me at the Islamabad airport and let me and Sultan in. Hardly VIP. https://t.co/QKWNu28zTj
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) December 24, 2017
LOOOOOOOOOL
THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY but really you just get free chai
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) December 24, 2017
What’s “VIP” about that, eh?
Also anyone can use it for 500 rupees.
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) December 24, 2017
Enough said!
I don’t really care about the politics of this but if you have $5 you can use the lounge. Pretty sure IK’s son has $5.
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) December 24, 2017
The debate wasn’t ended there. The journalist thought he probably had a chance and perhaps the matter wasn’t laid to rest. So, he came with another outrageous claim of white people having a supreme status in Pakistan. Thus, the entitlement of all privileges (according to him).
Here he goes again:
Okay…
Hate to break it to you Jeremy but the colour of your skin and passport makes you pretty much a VIP on Pakistanhttps://t.co/W0zqVRFoEy
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) December 24, 2017
Anyone with a little bit of reason knows that the above-mentioned comment is rather too personal. Shaniera Akram definitely took notice of what was happening here and absolutely left no chance to clear some air.
Here is Shaniera Akram 101:
I hear you @JeremyMcLellan .Maybe Omar forgot that Pakistanis are incredibly hospitable especially to foreign guests!Don’t worry Omar, I don’t need or want VIP If it’s only given to me because of my skin colour, i would rather be with and amongst the people, ANY day of the week! https://t.co/75zOaBQvce
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) December 25, 2017
Shaniera’s reply is a pretty strong one. She makes a staggering statement, certainly, one would love her even more for those beautiful words. But it’s not done yet…
Presenting, Jeremy McLellan 101:
Actually someone recognized me but cool on you for calling Pakistanis racist.
I also have $5 which is all it costs to use that lounge. If you need $5 I’ll be happy to send it you so you can also be #VIP https://t.co/mgOmK3JBGn
— Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) December 24, 2017
So, it took 2 Goras to actually remind a local of the whole truth. Not to forget, the extra mile they go in taking ownership and showing love for this country; it’s incomparable!
Let’s give it up one more time for Jeremy McLellan and Shaniera Akram for their humor, wit and most of all, sense.
