Here are some words to the wise for the U.S. government from a unique Pakistani media figure: introducing (for some of us, at least) Begum Nawazish Ali, nee Ali Saleem, a drag queen who interviews politicians and celebrities in character — and colorful finery — as “Begum Sahiba” on Pakistan’s AAJ Television.

Watch it:

(via Washingtonpost.com)

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