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Indian media, blogosphere are abuzz over Hina Rabbani Khar’s “beauty”. Some commenters think it is a sinister ploy by Pakistanis to trick Indian diplomats. Never mind that the foreign minister is a representative to all countries not India specifically. Never mind that she was put into place after Salman Quershi quit and she was next in line. I don’t get the buzz over her. She is not a model. She is an attractive woman but would seem ordinary person among Pakistani girls.
Here are some of the comments from Indian newspapers and columnists:
In the unkind world of adjectives, the odds are stacked against SMK and in favour of HRK,” the paper said, using the ministers’ initials. “Khar carries with ease descriptions such as ‘stunning’ and ‘petite’.” Krishna, a 79-year-old who takes great pride in his tailored suits, had a tough job of attracting attention when the two pose for photographs. BJP leader LK Advani presents a bouquet of flowers to Hina Rabbani Khar. “Pak bomb lands in India,” joked the Mumbai Mirror tabloid in a tongue-in-cheek reference to the history of wars between the countries The BJP leader appears bowled over by Hina Rabbani Khar. Tasteful accessories — Roberto Cavalli sunglasses, oversized Hermes Birkin bag and classic pearl jewellery — added a hint of glamour to her look,” another tabloid said. Journalist and author Seema Goswami saw a link between the monsoonal downpour that struck the Delhi on Wednesday morning and the generally fawning coverage of Khar. The 34-year-old minister scored full marks on the fashion front when she was spotted at the Delhi airport in a monotone outfit of blue — the colour of the season,” The Mail Today said. Hina Rabbani Khar appeared to have had an instant impact on one of the world’s most tense bilateral relations, with her photo adorning the front pages of most newspapers amid high interest in her arrival. All eyes on glamorous Pak minister,” said the Rediff website. “She is clearly being looked at as a perfect combination of beauty and brains.” “Pak Puts On Its Best Face,” said The Times of India, while Hindi newspaper Navbharat Times said India was “sweating over model-like minister.” Pakistan foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar arrives at Air Force station in New Delhi on July 26. Indian Twittersphere was ablaze with commentary of Rabbani Khar, who has taken over from Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Check this yet another journalistic turd by India’s emerging and shining media:
In another diplomatic incident, senior rightwing politician Ram Jethmalani extracted an invitation for a dinner hosted for Ms Khar by Pakistan’s envoy Shahid Malik. Claiming to be a friend of Pakistan he then proceeded to be allowed to make a brief after-dinner speech which was grudgingly granted.
After rambling on incoherently about Ms Khar’s good looks he complicated life for his hosts by turning the occasion into China-bashing. An angry high commissioner had to take the mike from his guest and stress that the insulting remarks about a close friend of Pakistan were uncalled for.
