Shahbaz Taseer is back, and he’s back with a social media bang (take that, Taliban!)
Source: theguardian.com
After the former Punjab governor’s son was recovered from the clutches of the Taliban after five years in captivity, Twitter users have been asking him questions regarding his confinement using the hashtag #AskST.
Shahbaz Taseer has come as strong as ever, and his answers to all the questions are glaring proof of his resolve and determination.
1. His job interview with the Taliban didn’t go too well;
@ShahbazTaseer Have you been offered to join Taliban cadre as a commander? #AskST
— Izharullah (@Izhar2u) March 31, 2016
no, they didn't like my sense of style https://t.co/AGbOawqAOz
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
2. Trust women to do something like this!
https://twitter.com/Abowath/status/714848956614893568
Actually my wife remembered https://t.co/f2NttGoo4c
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 29, 2016
3.When all else failed, Peter was there:
@ShahbazTaseer did you acquire any friends from your time in captivity? Are they human at all? #AskST
— Oroba Tasnim (@OrobaTasnim) March 31, 2016
my best friend was a spider called peter https://t.co/32T6z7vAQM
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
4. Nothing beats a good shower, especially when you’re held hostage by the Taliban;
@ShahbazTaseer i am sure it was an ordeal but was there a good moment or moments during your kidnapping ???
— Bull's Eye (@iTsTaLaT) March 31, 2016
my first shower https://t.co/xr4LZq1qdK
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
5. Lessons learnt the hard way;
@ShahbazTaseer Best thing you learned during captivity?
— Mohammad Waqas (@Kp_Blue) March 31, 2016
patience 🙂 https://t.co/gRnm57kgyu
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
6. Speaking of lessons, he’s got some for us;
https://twitter.com/AmmaraZee/status/715483676436377600
just press delete 🙂 https://t.co/VTfQnatt3A
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
7. You can’t take Manchester United out of Shahbaz;
@ShahbazTaseer still a die hard Manchester United fan?
— Tuaha Sohail (@TuahaSohail) March 29, 2016
U can't be a united fan it's a family https://t.co/c2eIxkbJcP
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 29, 2016
8. Smelling competition, Maheen Taseer joined the party;
So who is number one- me or @ManUtd? Hehe @ShahbazTaseer #AskST
— Maheen Ghani (@maheenghani_) March 30, 2016
You…but they are a VERY close second 🙂 https://t.co/GoU5393DZA
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 30, 2016
9. By the way, they’re SO cute together;
What did you said to maheen when u saw her first time after captivity ☺ #ASKST @ShahbazTaseer
@MaheenTaseer— ? D I Y A (@DiyaSpeaks) March 31, 2016
i told you id come back https://t.co/cmrLkMwhJb
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
10. The unbreakable mother-child bond!
https://twitter.com/Faruqfaizi/status/715480627701633024
i said 'hey ami i ran away btw the mountain dew is great at saleem hotel kuchlak baluchistan' she said 'whose this?' https://t.co/Nm5CmBlXSB
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
11. We’d miss the food the most too;
@ShahbazTaseer The most crazy food craving you frequently had during all that time, if any? #AskST
— Muje Aanday Wala ? (@Mishiliciious) March 29, 2016
Nehari! https://t.co/uTHrGImv4d
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 29, 2016
12. Prioritizing questions…
@ShahbazTaseer Would you like to delete your childish tweet #AskST https://t.co/qUjFvJxPu7
— #AbSirfImranKhan #IKforever (@ImranistJunooni) March 31, 2016
no but i was 27 at the time it couldn't have been a 'childish' tweet
https://t.co/2inrSzvSbJ— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
13. Nothing like (FREE) pizza after five years!
@ShahbazTaseer Hello Shahbaz 🙂
Pizza Hut wold love to send you some free Pizzas for your bravery 🙂— Pizza Hut Pakistan (@PizzaHutPak) March 31, 2016
14. Home is where the heart is;
@ShahbazTaseer still don't think about leaving Pakistan?
— SH (@OhThatHaSh) March 29, 2016
It's my home https://t.co/lNAc0MjiTc
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 29, 2016
15. But here’s Shahbaz’s favorite so far!
https://twitter.com/HashmonahSimon/status/715541952360550400
That's the best ? Anyone's asked https://t.co/BsevU7UqNJ
— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) March 31, 2016
With a sharpened wit and an improved sense of humor, Shahbaz Taseer has proved that he is, indeed, the son of a very brave man. With the 5 years of captivity fading away in the background, he has taken positive strides forward, showing that the Taliban and their atrocities can do little to shake his resolve and love for his country.
