Meri desh
Fast facts
Batameez
Seema, MD
I love it
100

A city on the coast of the Arabian Sea , is the place of Seema’s birth 

Karachi, Pakistan 

100

a master of home economics - we all know she can cook , but what other skill has held us all together ? 

What is sewing , crocheting 

100

A scold in urdu repeated by all her grandchildren 

“Kya karihain”

100

when someone is sick , this remedy on this part of the body is the key to recovery 

What is Vicks on feet 

100

A staple of elegance and grace - this classic Pakistani garment is her favorite to wear 

What is Sari 
200

There’s no friend like your first friend , name Seemas best childhood friend 

Saleha or Shahida 

200

a hardened amorphous form of hydrated silica , this stone is a favorite worn at all times 

What is opal 

200

In a rush- you may here this chant from downstairs 

What is “chal

Chal bari aye”

200

A potion of Pakistani roots - will cure a sore throat in seconds , 6 ingredients are included in this recipe

Honey, salt , pepper , cinnamon , ginger , clove powder 
200

They say scent is they key to memory - name her favorite perfume 

What is Allure 

300

A crunchy splash of spicy flavor she can’t resist , a trip to the homeland wouldn’t be complete without this dish 

what is gol gappa

300

If we call a rose by any other name , it would smell as sweet - this nickname was one she held 

What is Seepi (means white shell in Urdu ) 

300

This Urdu term of endearment for abbu 

What is mera Rafi Meeyah

300

Achy joints , no problem! This special drink will have you doing cartwheels in no time

Haldi dood

300

The color of love , is a favorite of hers

What is red

400

She adorned a sash and won first place  for this 

What is Summer beauty pageant 
400

A hidden talent she shares with Beyoncé 

What is singing 

400

This weapon against pests is one she can’t live without - please state in Urdu 

What is “maki maar “ fly swatter

400

A curse of evil eye is no match for this Witch , this is how she removes Nazr 

What is burning dried red pepper and throwing the egg after praying into opposite direction 

400

Mary sees candies holds a place in our home , name seemas favorite 

What is dark nougat 

500
From PECHS , Seema earned her bachelors degree in

Child Psychology 

500
A Pakistani love story is incomplete without a matchmaker , this person brought Seema and Rafi together  

Who is Najma Aunty (Abbus cousin ) 

500

A pakistani gangster is not one without at least one vice  -This  bad habit is one she kicked long time ago 

What is chewing tobacco (ghutka)
500

A mystical talent of ancient roots unfolds the future- a magical skill Seema now refuses to do 

What is palm reading 

500

These snow capped mountains in Central Europe are a dream for Seema to see 

Where is Switzerland