This is an addendum to the previous published post at Nation Blog (http://nation.com.pk/blogs/17-Nov-2016/being-concerned-about-the-working-middle-and-lower-classes-on-both-sides-of-the-border-is-not-a)
Later, in essence of the continuation of this war on poverty especially, India boycotted SAARC summit on 'ANTI-CORRUPTION' along Afghanistan! to their own convenience. As if South Asia was about to audit their french war plane deal. While, interestingly Pakistan planned attending 'Heart of Asia' Conference in India, as to ensure none is left, which ironically is on Afghanistan. And none of the parties were disappointed (pun intended)
Banning films here and having film-stars banned in India is
not some knee jerk reaction but indicator for lack of foresight. Two months ago, the previously infamous film 'Ae dil hai muskil'
got release
in Indian cinema. Last month, 'Dear Zindagi' got its release, featuring
Ali Zafar, with one of his most commendable performance. And next month,
'Raees' is due for a release, featuring Mahira Khan, so, as they say
third time's a charm, who knows! (peace may get a leg broken till then) The fiasco surrounding these films,
perfectly hint at the
hypocrisy and shallowness of cultural policies of both countries. The 6%
Indian
content on Radio services and Indian films in cinemas are voluntarily
banned by
Pakistani Authorities and Associations alike, as a reciprocation of the
announcement by Indian Film makers for banning Pakistani artists and
refusal to
further work with them in future. The rhetoric behind it is, the 'larger
interest of the sentiments of the people' (as if they ever cared, till
it hits
the profits). Art and education are tools for peace, thus, should never
be hung
on walls!
Recent skirmishes on border changed newsrooms into war rooms! As the profits are to be scavengered in times when peace is most needed. I only hope that the drama that runs on general media and social media is taken as such and not as impulse for adverse action by the men at helm.
And let me reemphasize! I am standing for the common man that suffers on both sides of the border and has suffered because of this decayed 70 years of nationalistic jingoism by both states! Its time to get over it!
P.s. Ab Ki Baar Aman Sarkar!!
Later, in essence of the continuation of this war on poverty especially, India boycotted SAARC summit on 'ANTI-CORRUPTION' along Afghanistan! to their own convenience. As if South Asia was about to audit their french war plane deal. While, interestingly Pakistan planned attending 'Heart of Asia' Conference in India, as to ensure none is left, which ironically is on Afghanistan. And none of the parties were disappointed (pun intended)
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| Source; Samaa.tv |
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| Source: IndianExpress.com |
Recent skirmishes on border changed newsrooms into war rooms! As the profits are to be scavengered in times when peace is most needed. I only hope that the drama that runs on general media and social media is taken as such and not as impulse for adverse action by the men at helm.
And let me reemphasize! I am standing for the common man that suffers on both sides of the border and has suffered because of this decayed 70 years of nationalistic jingoism by both states! Its time to get over it!
P.s. Ab Ki Baar Aman Sarkar!!
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