3.11.2009

Young Pakistani Bloggers came into Limelight Using Twitter

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The attack on Srilankan Team at Lahore certainly bleaked the international sports in Pakistan while two young bloggers belonged to Lahore came into limelight, thanks to Twitter.






Both @adnanbwp and @guppu were tweeting live when @DrAwab redirected international media coverage to both of them.

Following are the glimpse of tweets which made them popular: -

@guppu

I am safe and still at college! just came out from the borring class of sociology2:36 AM Mar 3rd from web


was interviewed by ABC Australia about the latest situation in Lahore! a few moments ago!12:51 AM Mar 3rd from web

I am now at university that is just near Liberty! Police just captured a bomb from the park outside our university #Lahore12:23 AM Mar 3rd from web

SAMAA TV website got overloaded and now showing Service 'Unavailable' #Lahore12:19 AM Mar 3rd from web

RT @drawab Why do I sense a potential Pakistan vs India battle of words - WHY do I sense Gov of Pk gearing up to blame India-Deja vu Mumbai12:17 AM Mar 3rd from web

I salute the Police officers who gave their lives while saving Sri-Lankans11:08 PM Mar 2nd from web

@adnanbwp
The provincial goivernment shud step down immediately! as they fail to provide security11:07 PM Mar 2nd from web

Just near the attack place, witnessed everything myself!11:05 PM Mar 2nd from web

Just finished a phone interview with a French journalist for a newspaper article. Thanks @DrAwab for the reference. #Lahore5:45 AM Mar 3rd from web

Pakistani Cricket Captain and Coach leave for the airport to bid farewell to Sri Lanka team. #lahore4:13 AM Mar 3rd from web

Further delay in departure of Sri Lanka players. Special plane from SL coming to Karachi. Players to leave for Karachi at 8AM today. #Lahore4:10 AM Mar 3rd from web

Correction: Just finished a live interview with Chris Roberts on @SkyNews, Londn. I am glad to have the opportunity to give Pakistani View.4:06 AM Mar 3rd from web

Just finished a live interview with Chris Robertson on Sky News, London. I am glad to have the opportunity to give Pakistani view. #lahore3:57 AM Mar 3rd from web

@joebraidwood Thanks Joe. Had a chat with Chris. Thanks for giving Pakistanis the opportunity to come out with our feelings.3:56 AM Mar 3rd from web in reply to joebraidwood

Etehad Airlines delayed at Lahore Airport as it is carrying the umpires, staff and Sri Lanka players. To depart soon. #lahore3:46 AM Mar 3rd from web

White Hyundai PG 2959 left behind by the terrorists. Karachi registered car had taxes paid as late as 1993. #lahore3:45 AM Mar 3rd from web




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