Zitat des Tages von Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy:
I think perhaps Pakistan can take the lead. Perhaps Turkey can as well, being part of Europe. But someone has to start talking about why the Muslim world has become a boiling pot and look beyond these cartoons to what the ideological reasons are for this divide.
In December 2011, I will be opening up my production house, Sharmeen Obaid Films, and aspire to change the way Pakistanis approach nonfiction storytelling. There are thousands of stories to be found here.
What good is my parents' wealth and education and upbringing if I'm not contributing to the world?
It takes one second to ruin a woman's life.
Thousands of civilians have lost their lives to terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, and thousands more will - because, unlike the Pakistani government, which has no coherent policy to deal with the radicals, the Taliban have one to deal with Pakistan and its citizens.
It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from - if you put quality work out there, it will be appreciated.
I feel that for the first time in a long time, educated Pakistanis are returning to their country to start up educational projects, to start up businesses, so instead of the brain-drain that happened in the 1950s and 1960s, the country is growing and improving economically.
When I'm not working on the ground, spending time with my husband and daughter puts me at ease.
Pakistan destroyed its own reputation. If anything, I have improved Pakistan's image.
In terms of 'Saving Face,' I was inspired by the stories of survivors who didn't let their attacks stop them from pursuing justice and seeking treatment.
I have very strong Canadian connections. My daughter was born there a year and half ago. But because of the nature of my job, I need to be in countries where I can get the stories that I am looking at.
I'm generally quite an angry person, and I like to channel my anger toward something creative.
The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way to the ceremony and had to turn my car around and catch the first flight back to Karachi.
I hope I can make Pakistan proud by bringing home an Oscar.
My family restores my sense of ease and keeps me balanced.
The Pakistani government and its allies must overhaul their policies in Pakistan.