Born in Karachi. University in New York. Lived/worked n New York, Bangkok and Karachi. Primary interests in Sociology, Culture, History, Media, Technology and contemporary phenomena. Previously worked in newspaper, as editor-publicist at education institute of university and on public participation in large energy projects. Working on a book on Pakistani Media. Participation in citizen movements, digital activism and forums for discussion on literary, contemporary themes. Thinks about ideas for local culture centre \ institution \ network which can give space for interaction to local orgs, and the potential for new\oral technologies in development \ community media. Part of group setting up accountability through Parliamentary Watch online, lobbying group People's Resistance and new media art collective, Mauj.