Folk artistes react angrily to minister’s remarks
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THATTA: A large number of vocalists, folk artistes and singers took out a procession here on Sunday to protest against ‘abusive language used by Sindh Minister for Culture Sharmila Farooqi’ against writers and artistes.
Led by president of Sindhi Adabi Sangat Raja Raheel Arfani, Wafa Akram Abbasi, Hamid Mughal and Dr Akash Abbasi, the protesters sang verses from the poetry of Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai as they marched on main thoroughfares before converging in front of the press club.
The protesters’ leaders lashed out at the minister for her ‘provocative language’ and demanded the ministry of culture should be entrusted to someone else who had respect for artistes and writers.
They lamented the culture department did not remember nor organise any programme to commemorate folk Singer Alan Faqeer.
They also criticised the department’s rejection of stipend forms of some 100 singers and orphans belonging to Thatta district.
Published in Dawn, July 7th, 2014
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Jul 07, 2014 10:23am
This women is the most ignorant soul when it comes to art and culture. I feel sorry for the artists. What a shame.
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Jul 07, 2014 10:37am
What kind of reporting is this
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Jul 07, 2014 10:44am
She also misled everyone on Moenjo Daro - Can anyone tell us how she qualified for this position.
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Jul 07, 2014 10:52am
This report is incomplete...What were her remarks?
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Jul 07, 2014 11:12am
A cultured and civilized person is needed for the Ministry of Culture. Sharmeela Farouqui has nothing to do with civility and intellect. She is a minister only due to her political connections. It is such a shame!!!!
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Jul 07, 2014 11:30am
@Amjad Wyne . Known to everyone how she qualified for the ministerial slot.
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Jul 07, 2014 11:41am
She is the daughter of Mr Farooqi who ruined steel mill and still facing corruption charges, thanks to PPP. Now daughter is ruining the heritage.
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Jul 07, 2014 11:42am
@nk it is whether, not weather
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Jul 07, 2014 11:43am
Such politically motivated appointments shall not exert productive efforts in recognizing the cultural importance of the Thatta, enriched and enshrined place of cultural integrity and binding in Sindh.
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Jul 07, 2014 11:44am
She is right hand of our Antique CM and as such she can even abuse DG Rangers . You cant do anything to her. Her father went to jail for Zardari and there are many more sacrifices her family showered on the ruling party. Artists must keep quiet
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Jul 07, 2014 12:12pm
Lady with corrupt back ground, Good day Guys:
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Jul 07, 2014 12:42pm
The scribe didn't quote her remarks, but we know this culture minister is a very uncultured person.
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Jul 07, 2014 12:43pm
Irony:
A woman as uncultured as her is the minister for culture.
When will our country be delivered from the likes of her.
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Jul 07, 2014 12:45pm
Need a cultured Sindhi speaking for the job of Minister for culture.
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Jul 07, 2014 01:14pm
@Joker
I am afraid I have to differ with you , joker, Sharmeela herlself is an artist of great degree; she cannot disrespect genuine folk artists.
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Jul 07, 2014 02:07pm
@Joker Yes, you can say that again. This women has no shame when she insults our Sindhi artists.
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Jul 07, 2014 02:13pm
She has used similar language many times on tv as well. And I do remember when there was bomb blast in Karachi all policemen were performing duty at her personal engagement ceremony. Shame on her!
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Jul 07, 2014 02:54pm
@Amjad Wyne
Her qualification is visible.....
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Jul 07, 2014 03:56pm
What was the time, when she gave remarks? because time matter much for this respected minister of Sindh.
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Jul 07, 2014 04:07pm
@Amjad Wyne
Since when qualification, if any, has been any requirement for any position in our very dear country. Start looking from the prime minister' s office down to all cabinet positions and to most of our politicians-do you anywhere find a trace of qualification
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Jul 07, 2014 05:50pm
Once again, substandard reporting by Dawn.
Where are facts??? What statements were made by her.
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Jul 07, 2014 06:10pm
For God's sake please realize that this news has no meanings unless we know what the minister said. If the artists shouted on the streets in their rally, why cant people away from the scene know what all this was about?
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Jul 07, 2014 06:57pm
@Amjad Wyne
her biggest and only qualification is that she belongs to PPP.
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Jul 07, 2014 07:04pm
Yep, sounds about just right for a true Pakistaniat. Mind you the Federal Minister and their likes are gearing to absorb stipends given to them by previous governments. (Eid is near what can we do these poor ministers need monies too). Funny thing is the current fed minister was part of previous govt which allotted these stipends. By the way does she have any professional training in culture?
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Jul 08, 2014 01:47am
So what did she say???
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Jul 08, 2014 04:21am
Please enlighten us !! What the heck did she say ????
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Jul 08, 2014 04:56am
@Amjad Wyne : Yes she is very qualified. She was assistant to His Excellency Qaim Ali Shah Sain. She is daughter of The Salman Farooqi. She has a pretty face. What else do you want. Oh yes she has a college degree, and real one.
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Jul 08, 2014 05:02am
I want to read the text of the speech. Can someone publish.
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Jul 09, 2014 11:04am
She longs to be provocative whenever and where ever.
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Jul 09, 2014 11:08am
@irshad could you please elaborate on her artistic talent?
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