Karachi University has often been called a microcosm of our country -there are violent displays of political hatred, bureaucracy and of course, the moral police.
One of the many political groups in our university is the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba Pakistan. Much like other religious groups in the country, students from this party enjoy guiding students to righteousness.
My friends and I hate it when the more extreme members of the party forbid us from sitting in co-education groups with our male friends or stop female students from riding bicycles to get around campus.
But we cannot deny that members of the same party come to our rescue if a girl is being harassed. They also prevent prohibited activities from taking place on campus.
On the other end of the student politics power spectrum is the All Pakistan Muttahida Student Organisation (APMSO). These are the cool guys; they like to party, dance, have fun and are certainly easier to befriend.
But, they are still the bhais.
Dirty activists we ask for favours
Neutral students proudly claim that they hate dirty politics in the university. But the fact is these neutral students are the ones that exploit political parties for their own purposes after condemning them.Their influence helps students a great deal. If the guards arent letting your car in, call an APMSO bhai and hell have it fixed. If the authorities arent letting you throw parties, theyll handle it. And theyll even arrange cricket tournaments for us.
I wont hesitate to admit that Ive called a bhai myself!
Learning to live with injustice
While I dont belong to any political student wing, nor do I intend to, I do enjoy the vibe. This is because I believe these groups have an important influence in society.
At times, students find the presence of these parties truly irritating. Activists call off classes and exams at their own convenience and even beat teachers up if they do not listen to them.
We know that student political parties should represent us but sometimes they make our lives harder instead. We have learnt to live with this reality and perhaps its a good thing, because when we leave our mini Pakistan and step into the real Pakistan, we will face a similar situation.
Whether or not, these student politicians handle the countrys affairs in the future they must learn about using their power with responsibility.
I have no desire to wish away politics from the university; I just want students to be better than the leaders we complain about in the classrooms.
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/4989/bhais-and-bureaucracy-a-look-at-real-life-at-ku/
One of the many political groups in our university is the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba Pakistan. Much like other religious groups in the country, students from this party enjoy guiding students to righteousness.
My friends and I hate it when the more extreme members of the party forbid us from sitting in co-education groups with our male friends or stop female students from riding bicycles to get around campus.
But we cannot deny that members of the same party come to our rescue if a girl is being harassed. They also prevent prohibited activities from taking place on campus.
On the other end of the student politics power spectrum is the All Pakistan Muttahida Student Organisation (APMSO). These are the cool guys; they like to party, dance, have fun and are certainly easier to befriend.
But, they are still the bhais.
Dirty activists we ask for favours
Neutral students proudly claim that they hate dirty politics in the university. But the fact is these neutral students are the ones that exploit political parties for their own purposes after condemning them.Their influence helps students a great deal. If the guards arent letting your car in, call an APMSO bhai and hell have it fixed. If the authorities arent letting you throw parties, theyll handle it. And theyll even arrange cricket tournaments for us.
I wont hesitate to admit that Ive called a bhai myself!
Learning to live with injustice
While I dont belong to any political student wing, nor do I intend to, I do enjoy the vibe. This is because I believe these groups have an important influence in society.
At times, students find the presence of these parties truly irritating. Activists call off classes and exams at their own convenience and even beat teachers up if they do not listen to them.
We know that student political parties should represent us but sometimes they make our lives harder instead. We have learnt to live with this reality and perhaps its a good thing, because when we leave our mini Pakistan and step into the real Pakistan, we will face a similar situation.
Whether or not, these student politicians handle the countrys affairs in the future they must learn about using their power with responsibility.
I have no desire to wish away politics from the university; I just want students to be better than the leaders we complain about in the classrooms.
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/4989/bhais-and-bureaucracy-a-look-at-real-life-at-ku/
