Student Voices from Baluchistan
Listen What they are saying (Open discussion in Lok Lhar Punjabi Show
Pakistan's democracy is linked with acceptance of diversity and without accepting and respecting diversity it is hard to move toward a democratic, liberal, progressive and welfare state in Pakistan. In this regard rejection of diversity as well as playing with diversity are the misleading approaches, we often confront it. Pride & Prejudice often hit inclusiveness largely and push us to use hate speech intentionally or unintentionally. Generalizations about communities and colonial base national narratives often play vital role in strengthening divisions and exclusiveness and that is why it needs little attention. That is why Lok Lhar (People's movement) in its Friday radio shows always love to invite people from different communities. You may find many such programs, posts in this blog i-e Punjab Punch.
At 29th November we had invited two young female students from Baluchistan, currently studying in Lhore, enjoying Punjabi culture yet very much linked with their diverse background too. In many ways both are quite different from stereotype nationalists. Both knew very well that as women they have very little spaces in their native communities and provinces. The important thing is their decision to live in their communities after completion of studies in-spite of all odds.
Guests
A- Sarah Mahwish, MBA, MPhil From Quetta, belonged to Yousafzai and married in Baluch family.
B- Maleeha Kyani, MPhil, Masters from UK. Conflict & Peace Studies. born at Sibi, Baluchistan.
C- Hurmat from Punjabi city Khan e Wal. MPhil
D- Anica Hasnat. From Chitral.
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