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The Cry of Karachi

Fatima Mirza September 12, 2008

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#4 Posted by MeiraJ08 on September 14, 2008 5:34:22 am
Eklavya, many things can become a 'fashion' as you know, I write (in isolation) so that I may retain my own voice. Sometimes distance from the city -- can be time for reflection, and understanding where we stand -- Its dificult to fight that battle, where you bleed everyday...
Its easy to say "oh i love karachi" and on certain days, even, "my karachi" --
but only when you 'are' karachi, does it not matter where you are at all.

معرآج

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#3 Posted by Inaara on September 14, 2008 2:02:35 am
Very touching ,long yet true.....Hi Fatima I am from Karachi too...
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#2 Posted by Saaria on September 13, 2008 8:52:22 pm
yes i remember too..so much of it..the thought of reading newspapers would scare me thinking what will happen now..our karachi..was burnt...down to a city we never knew...u have put it all so well fatima..remarkable piece..
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#1 Posted by Eklavya on September 13, 2008 10:27:12 am
Yeah, it belongs here on FP, not in your ilogs.

There is a lot to process here. Chowkies, like me, will post their comments slowly :)
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