Getting by, one trip at a time. I try to be unassuming, curious, impartial and stay humble.

I like meeting new people (at least when I'm active on CS!), learn about their stories, and stories from local food, places, literature, culture, arts and the cinema. I like to hike and would love to explore a couple of nice hikes in your country. I also enjoy Jazz music and chilled out rooftop bars.

Let's leave some stories to exchange in conversations.

I'm based out of Dubai, originally from Pakistan. I do product management in the payments space in the MENA region.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet friends where I go, exchange experiences, stories, leave each other as slightly better-informed individuals.

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Contemporary, South Asian Literature, Short-stories, Non-Fiction (history, international affairs), Urdu.
Authors: Hanif Kureishi, Vikram Seth, J. M. Coetzee, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Bertrand Russell, Eqbal Ahmad, Ayn Rand, Haruki Murakami, Rohinton Mistry, Saadat Hasan Manto, Jhumpa Lahiri, Mohsin Hamid.

Movies:
Following genres and some favourites:
Mind-fuck movies (The Usual Suspect, Fight Club)
Thrillers (Heat, Hitchcock movies, Gangster movies)
Courtroom Dramas (12 Angry Men, Witness for Prosecution)
Sci-Fi (Pacific Rim, Looper)
Tarantino (Kill Bill)
Few romantic dramas (Closer, Elegy)
Foreign, Political movies & documentaries (Military History/War/Political/Economic)

TV Shows:
Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, Rome, Vikings, Fargo, Silicon Valley, Homeland, Breaking Bad, Justified, Black Mirror, The Newsroom, The Daily Show.

Music:
Classic Rock, Alternative, Jazz.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked to one of the only two Blue Fire places in the world (Kawah Ijen, Indonesia), (and got engulfed in the fire but survived well!) :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Our stories and experiences and reflections on life around us :) I can share things about Pakistan and living in Pakistan (Hunza!). Would be glad to discuss cultures, history, books, movies and events around the world. As well as startup ideas!

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Pakistan, United Arab Emirates