Now what is the point in showing wall chalking on media?

Well written specially the irony & last paragraph. They say with Authority comes the responsibly, ha! not here in Karachi and also in whole of Pakistan. I don't know who are these people blessing walls and pathways of my homeland with filthy portrays of their ridiculous ideology but one thing is for sure the are neither Pakistanis nor 'Muslims' as Cleanliness is half of faith; They loose half here and half for promoting racism. Fahad

country belongs to all citizens. we must avoid these things.

Those who are doing this stuff should realise that what we are suffering from as a whole.... and they are with a new threatening agenda... if there is something worthy and they want to do some positive.why like this? it should be on media...By doing this all stuff what they are showing to the whole world...?

Our house is on the busy main roads of Karachi. We used to get our boundaries painted but not any more because today you spend the money as well as effort on the painting tomorrow some or the other political party or the religious party or any other marketing material would be hiding the newly painted wall. I just wonder whether they ever realise that it is someone's house that they are using for their (whatever) purposes. If the social sense could be injected in the society people would not be putting outside their gates "No Parking" or not to do the activities that are to be done in the washrooms. How many of us can pass through the road behind the Parsi Colony in Saddar (near Saint Patrick's School). At times it seems that things will continue the way they presently are without any change. I wish people like Mustafa Kamal could remain mayor our dear beloved Karachi for at least five decades.

I am a British Pakistani and although I have been to various parts of Pakistan, I am yet to visit Karachi. I have been told how beautiful this City was in 60's and 70's by Parents, elders and mature colleagues who use to work in Middle East. From a role model to a rogue model, it must be stopped and reversed!!

the remaining part of the wall chalking by the same Committee reads. "We won't allow land & drug mafia to take control of land in GADAP town & else where under the governments patronage"

Karachi being the part of Pakistan belongs to all Pakistani citizens. This game of "Hamara or Tumhara" should be ended now.

Off course chalking is bad and has been common in Pakistan and if one travels by train from Karachi to Lahore, one sees thousands of messages and advertisement on walls (mostly about 'sud sala' snyasi' & 'jinsi bimari specialists'). Among 'bachao' slogans, many are common and 'drakht, lahore, sahil, gutter baghicha' mohims & tahreeks are a few to mention. In 1990s a famous MQM slogan on karachi walls was " Humain manzil nahi rahnuma chahiyay" But MQM has come a long way and has changed itself from a cult to mainstream political party with middle class educated members in parliament and has ousted Jammat Islami from Karachi scene which was it's only stronghold. Mustafa Kamal, the mayor is emerging as popular leader and lot of improvement & progress is observed. Perhaps he will start and act upon 'whitewash chalking'.

Writing on walls seems so awkward and especially in the city like Karachi who needs more attention than any other city of the country.

Dear All, These wall chalking may be done by them who wants to stop them from going all over Pakistan. While the role of media must be responsible... So I would like to tell Eefa that you should not highlight these issues..why always negative??

Don't you think it is a problem to threaten other people based on their origin?

You are right. Why accept it right to disfigure other people's property? The most telling point you raise is the use of your streets as a public washroom! Why is it that the Karachi Mayor does not realize that a lot of public conveniences, (euphemism for toilets in the western countries) are required in the city? The author makes a fundamental mistake of describing the roadside walls as "public walls". These are certainly not Public property these are private property.

Is there any reason to highlight this specific slogan? I really didn't understand this.

This particular slogan is same as prohibiting to use loudspeaker while announcing it on loudspeaker. imagine a slogan as "choking karna buri baat hai"

Karachi belongs to all Pakistanis but it has a special place for the native Sindhis. It is the provincial capital of Sind province and the biggest city in the ancient Kingdom of Al Sind mentioned by traveller Ibn Battuta. We need to respect that Pakistan is a Federation for different groups and that many outsiders come to Sind. Everyone who goes to Karachi and Sind should respect the original people there and try to learn some Sindi culture and language. When Pakistanis travel abroad, they have to respect the language and culture of their host country; so it should be the same when anyone goes to Sind. Sindi people shouldn't be made to feel outsiders are controlling their province in Karachi. Maybe this explains some of the writing.

I think Karachi Bachao Committee is to counter the Karachi Aman(Peace) Committee. Both Committees have political backing and ethnic colour.....

Karachi is not yours... Karachi is ours. If you claimed that Karachi is yours then why you people are making mess in city and why making wall's dirty like childrens.

It more seems to be an art work rather then a political wall chalking. But if it has a political back ground then it means educated and talented people are joining political parties.

This is not only slogan in Karachi, there are many others in Karachi. People who are writing such kinds of slogan are not Pakistani, they are enemies of Pakistan, they want to divide us again

Its not about religion, its about ethnicity (Pathan, Pashtun, Muhaajir etc)

Enough is enough. Those who take ownership of Karachi must do something positive for once for this beautiful city.

Very well said and the same implies to every cities of Pakistan.

Graffiti is present in major Western cities as well but mostly in lower to lower middle class neighborhoods. In Pakistani cities it doesn't matter if you are in an upscale area or a slum. Grafitti and filth can be found even in front of mansions. Obviously a result of a flawed schooling and upbringing.

'Tumhara' apparently is the land mafia & 'Humara' are the citizens of Karachi. Land grabbing is now a menace getting out of proportions. We are heading towards the abyss. The media is afraid to take up these issues but somebody will have to be bold enough. Wall chalking is definitely not the way forward.

-- At the urging of Los Angeles officials alarmed about graffiti defacing the city's many walls, California Gov. signed a measure into law that requires those convicted of the vandalism to remove the scrawls and, in some cases, keep the tagged surfaces clean for one year. Can our local govt take similar steps and resolve vandalism??

Graffiti of anykind is extremely common through out Pakistan and it is getting worse. It is a sign of backwardness and civic irresposibility which I am affraid is rife in Pakistan. Pakistanis educated or uneducated, at home are abroad behave the same.

The slogan should have been " Pakistan Hamara hai, Pakistan bachao". When will we breakfree of our deeply clogged and bitterly closed mindset that cannot think beyond our cities,sects and provinces.When will we start to think like a nation perhaps we are not a nation yet just mere random groups of people.Wakeup people! its now more than half a century.

Karachi is owned for long time by "pan-ke-peek" people. There should not be any doubt in it. They own it because they throw pan ke peek on everything. Sooner they do it, faster they become owner.

Issues like these need to be talked so we can talk/discuss and find solutions. However, chalking private is a crime in itself and offenders should be penalized. Similarly political candiates (winner and losers) should remove their mess and set example for rest of us. There are other civilized ways to promote one's cause.

After 62 years we couldn't get matured. Why media is promoting these negative thoughts? We should discourage such things which are incensing and exasperating the people. Because this type of chalking can never be done by "Karachi bachao committee" but by "destroy Karachi committee".

Graffiti is common in urban areas of Pakistan. The context is not something to worry about. At least it is much better than the 'Ads' by so called Hakims & Dawakhanas.

Yes Karachi is a part of Pakistan like Quetta, Lahore and Peshawar and they all belong to all citizens of Pakistan.

So what's new? By giving it this sort of coverage whoever wrote it got much much more than they ever expected. Everyone in Karachi or other Pakistani Metropolitans has seen much worse grafitti on the walls.

Relax guys! Don't be paranoid! Hum means all law abiding citizens of Karachi. Tum means terrorists & all those who want to detsroy the peace & tranquility of this beautiful city. I would say 'Pakistan Hamara Hai Tumara Nahin!!

Karachi being a city of Pakistan belongs to all citizens irrespective of their caste, creed domicile. Wall Chalking is work of miscreants and those who have nothing to do in spare time. Secondly, Karachi does not have a mayor thanks to democratic government. They believe in "spoil the timber and while away the time"

Yes, absolutely right. destroying others property by any means is wrong.

who cares, there are many such wall chalkings with so many motives, I don't think it even worth discussing..

It means that Karachi belong to residence of the city. Who really love and care about Karachi. Karachi don't belong to people who are here to make money and abuse the city.

exactly!! well-said. This should also apply to the people who still call some Pakistani's "MUHAJIRS" (as if Urdu-speakers don't belong to this country?). Everyone should be entitled to the same respect and identity under one common nationality as Pakistanis. Only then will this "humara tumhara problem" will end.

If our civil courts work as they suppose to one could file a lawsuit against these business and political organizations for destroying and defacing private property.

Yes because it is trying to intimidate some citizen of this city. If we will not talk about it then who will? The attitude like yours has succumbed our country to this abject misery. When no one is allowed to voice his or her concern societies fall in to disarray.

Its so shocking to read news from Pakistan & it makes me wonder...this is what you Muslims wanted to create the Pakistan for not too long ago? They were all Muslims united for one cause only for a Muslim homeland & now you Pakistais are killing each other so brutally on daily bases even while people praying in the mosques. Does this Karachi belong to the Muslims, Hindus or Jews now?

It is sad to read that most of the comments are regarding chalking and not focused on the wordings, which actually are troublesome. Karachi belongs to Pakistan and all Pakistani's we should discourage the politics of "hamara and tumhara".

Am glad someone raised this issue of "chalking". I dont care what the slogan is, chalking is simply wrong. Its a sad and sorry sight everytime I see nicely washed and painted walls covered in slogans. I am sure if all the party heads ask their workers, this can be stopped. It should be stopped. None of these people would want slogans painted on their walls. We can do it if we just go and ask our respected Nazims, MPA's and MNA's from our area. We can ask them to please take our wish to the authorities who can discuss this matter and bring a law against it. Its simply not nice and makes my city look bad. None of us would say that chalking is good and should be encouraged. We can ask Dawn to do a poll on it and run an awareness campaign to take care of this small problem. It can be done.

Your comments took me on my child hood journey between Karachi and Lahore. Very well obseved and said

We should not be discussing slogans here, we should all prevent our city from these ugly chawkings. I say NO CHAWKING (we can all end our comments by simply saying Yes Chawking or No Chawking)

I believe that things have gone too far. The same people that came on the back of a bull in a torn pajama made spectacular claim which were all lies and we were all caught by these wicked group of people at the time of partition. First they made false claims of huge losses for huge gains now they are on the way to divide this country. I believe each part of Pakistan should be handed over to its original people be it Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi, Pakhtoons to run their own affairs and not some migrated individuals..

I know if Pakistani people hate something they can always fight successfully to eradicate it. May be wast majority is still not taking many of these evils seriously, or rather they are used to living with them.

Wall writing or Writing on the wall is a cheap and easy way to convey and spread a word. The writing is not clear. Whose City is any way? It gives a message, City is for Urdue speaking who live in City and not from suburbs or from other provinces. Well, someone got inspired from Mumbai slogan, why not they look like twin cities.

Has anyone thought about who these people are targeting? there are people talking about Karachi belonging to all of Pakistan. But we might be missing the point here, whoever wrote this message may have been referring to the terrorist and militant activity which has taken place in the city over the past few years.

This slgan is from Land Mafia. As law and order situation gets worst such slogans will appear in Lahore and in other cities. Where is the government?

I guess that's what most of this blog orbits around. But check out the essence guys. Most of the bloggers must be having some political affiliation, whether actively or impliedly. My purpose of stating that is, if someone's favorite political party's slogan is chalked on the wall then its Yipee Yay, otherwise ignorable. If male impotency or feminine enlargement and/or voodoo magic is discussed on the wall then its a must readable. And more fun would muster if the wall talks back by saying, Look A Dog/Donkey Is Peeing here.

Most of the issues related with KHI can be solved. Like for example the issue of chalking can be solved by letting these people write and write. Of course we should provide them a lot of space of every street marked as : RESERVED FOR WALL CHALKING. Looks stupid idea but it seems the solution. Regarding the PUBLIC TOILET issue, please remember that no one likes the idea to do it publicly. We have people in our city which are living below poverty line. They are homeless and without food and sleep for days. They are forced to so this by circumstances. Remember that this issue can also be solved. How many of us would like to share the 1/4 th of our single meal for these HOMELESS GYPSIES AND VAGABONDS WHO WERE MEANT TO BE THE PIONEERS OF TOMORROW. Please give a little thought to what i said before you go to sleep this night. Remember that in our country we need to set examples by HELPING OUT not by blogging. Let us all of us SHARE A SMALL PORTION OF EACH THING FOR THE BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL OF US: CO-EXISTANCE IS REALITY THAT CAN NOT BE DENIED TO POOR!

That's the price of having a big city like Karachi and the price of having terrorist roaming in the country like tourist capturing all the beautiful scenes in the camera...For GOD's sake we must stop this kind of nonsense attitude...at least we should learn to live peacefully with each other if not lovingly...we are witnessing a great change under democratic rule where MQM is allowed to hold convention's inside three big cities of Punjab...learn something and don't become vicitim of the past...

All the political parties & people should avoid writing on the wall , it damages the beauty of the city .

We should avoid writing on the walls.

Oh well do we need any clue who would have written the slogan after already suffering the forced assertion of political parties in Karachi shouting slogan of hamara and tumhara Karachi despite critical economical meltdown? The show is yet to replicate in Punjab thanks to the 'aamm awam' party log-heads.

Hi Fahad - Spent one night in Karachi enroute to Iran so I am no authority on the city. Just wanted to respond to your ' neither Pakistanis nor Muslim comment - just because a person does not accept your view of things does not make him a traitor or an apostate. If you want to end intolerance in your society - start with yourself. Everytime a person contradicts you, count to ten and teach yourself to respect his or her views. Desist from the 'he is not pakistani' or she is not muslim comment. Once you take the discussion to this illogical conclusion, there can be no rational debate. I dont know the politics of karachi but the politics of hate and intolerance begins from within your heart. There is no foreign conspiracy here!

This Slogan may work as slow poison in vein of Karachiites. We should beware of these element who work against nation.

Its a proxy for the fact that our social and political leaders still don't have any constructive ideas. Or they don't trust that long term approach. otherwise, places/cities belong to those who work hard. No body inherits any city or province. If you want to own a place, work hard and earn it. If you want to own a group of people, love them and work for their welfare. This is the only long term approach. Otherwise nobody can deceive others for eternity. The longevity of such periods of deceptive strategies depends on the how cunning are such leader or how innocent the people are. But both has their limits. Media should also constructively and consistently analyze the performance of different individuals/leaders/parties/organizations so as to help people get to know about their representatives and differentiate between the good and the bad. In this world everybody has been made in charge of something, everybody should play his role positively and constructively. I believe patience is the essence of success. Not only the leaders but also the people should be patient to see how governments perform. Then leaders should look for alternative strategies to please their voters by prioritizing their welfare and voters should look for better leaders if they are not satisfied with the current lot. Media should also help in this. Print media is in fact writing on the wall.

Even the worst enemies of MQM are happy with its entry to Punjab which to them will help lesser MQM

I believe that this chalking is nothing different from all other chalking e.g. someone getting you rid of black magic, someone selling desi viagara, someone collecting funds for a mosque, someone cursing the one who urinates under this wall etc etc. The key word here is "IRRELEVANT". This message and most of all others are simply irrelevant. Irrelvant by all means.

The walls of Karachi has become the battle field against the land mafia. Just a matter of time before another real war, few body bags and than these walls will be clean again.

Whoever has srawlled over the wall with or without artistic talent expresses no desire in breaking into the artistic world, if exists, in Karachi, Pakistan. He is expressing concern. The object of concern is his or her beloved city, the city of Karachi. Karachi is the city of immense problems and one of them is the over population. The writer of the slogan may be someone who feels overwhelmed or threatend by the millions of others in an already over crowded city. The slogan may not appear harmonious with the theme of Pakistan Resolution but the sentiment underneath is divine. He or she wishes to save Karachi. The desire is to express care for the city. The writer Henry James has said that Civilization is always in need to be saved. Such an anxiety is loaded in the slogan.

Only Karachi belongs to all Pakistanis as well as foreigners.

I am a US Pakistani. Last time I visited to Pakistan was in 1978, however, I read Dawn daily. I feel sad to know what is going on in Pakistan. I wish our prayers be answered one day so we can call our self proud Pakistani. I do not understand what the chalk writing is representing? "Karachi Hamara hai Tumara Naheen" Who are those in Hamara category and who are those in Tumara category? By our faith we all Muslims should be one Ummah. Work hand in hand to build unite nation. In my opinion, the wall chalking in entire country should be band and punishable. Look so cheap and no class. Can we learn some decency and make the city clean and presentable? I believe the tourism in Pakistan is dead due to the current situation in the country. Please think seriously, how the other Nation is progressing.

Karachi hum sab ka hai but nobody collects the garbage.

It's a pity that our illiterate society is going downhill. The people need to be led by sincere people in Govt., if any. Useless chat shows on politics, economy, foreign policies will not help. Electronic media should engage public issues of cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation etc with local officials & public. Let there be Cleanliness Week every month, joined by all political workers of an area including the MNA, MPA and local Administration. Let's stop blaming each other. Time for concrete action. People will love and join this type of initiative; only if MNAs & MPAs come forward. Will they?

In democratic nations everybody is allowed to have his say. Respect democracy.

I am a Pakistan and Muslim, I support graffiti. Pakistan struggling for basic rights have no other option but to use walls to raise their concerns.

I think it is new game of political party.

But not public property - have your say as much you want but not by graffiti.

I wonder when we will become WE not Humara Tumhara? Just hope for good ALLAH will do the good Inshallah

Karachi belongs to all Pakistanis. Period!

A prized possession of my grandfather who came from Karachi was a 1946 souvenir of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce. All the members of the association were Sindhi Hindus. The Sindhi Hindus owned most of the commercial establishments in the city and dominated every sphere of life. Then came the refugees from India and we were forcibly driven out by them with full support from the Sindhi Muslims. And now the Sindhis and Mohajirs are fighting for what was rightly ours since centuries.

What, I understand from the slogan is, that it is meant for those who are either land grabber or terrorists, or come from all parts of the country here, earn but do not contribute any thing in return. Karachi is for ALL, provided they consider it HIS/HER OWN, contribute in return towards its well being, cleanliness, taxes, law and order, economic well being etc. All who claim to own it must fight against the menace of terrorism, destruction of a few left places, avoid wall chalking private and public property through dirty and obnoxious wall chalking[like naqli aamil, pirs,and maulvis, dawa khanas etc]. Make the slogan a reality ''Karachi hamara hay tumhara naheen'' God bless Karachi and Pakistan.

Dear I just want to tell you that before write anything about Pakistan please select positive words & think, I just copy paste your word here and let you know that whatever happen in Pakistan we always proud to be Pakistani here is your wording (one day so we can call our self proud Pakistani)

Pakistan is full of "migrated individuals" Some migrated to the Swat valley in the 14th century. Many Pukhtoons migrated to many parts of UP and Bihar and even today they are migrating to Karachi or Lahore, to Dubai or Canada. Central Asians migrated throughout India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.Some Baluch live in Turbat and Quetta and many more live in Punjab and Sind. Many Jat or Rajput tribes are found throughout Sind and Baluchistan as are many other tribes. Many Iranis and others have settled in the subcontinent over the centruries. Bangladeshis and Afghans have followed and settled in most of our major cities. Lots of Pakistanis from all linguistic groups are to be found in the Gulf, Europe, North America etc...Pakistan is and always will be people on the move...this is what makes it so dynamic! Mr. Khan forget some imaginary time where we could all be put in neat "in" or "out" boxes. Move forward!

Karachi belong to the people of Karachi, one who earn and contribute to it. Not for the people who when going to their villages and say now going to our country. There are many people who are karachi, earn from here, use the resources and think it is a transit place. I agree with what Hasan says above.

Karachi belongs to Pakistan. I think people who work here, contribute simply by working and it does not matter if they go back to their villages during holidays. People seek jobs in big cities the world over, why not here. There are Karachiites who have gone to other areas for jobs; I myself am one. But I never heard anyone telling me to go to my own city and that I don't belong here. Pakistan belong to Pakistanis and thats it I think.

WOW..May GOD bless you, so much hatred give us nothing and please think positive. If you are a giver then keep giving.

I dont know why there is a debate about Karachi humara or tumhara... Everyone knows what this word HUMARA means. Karachi is the part of Pakistan and every Pakistani loves Karachi and no one have right to write such things on walls and behave like an uncivilised citizen of Pakistan. We all understand the message in this slogan.

I think you are confusing Pakistan with India- we don't have castes in Pakstan. Yes we have different ethnicities and provinces or people who belong to different economic classes but castism is part of Indian culture.

How about this slogan. "Karachi hum sub ka hai. Yeh mulk hum sub ka hai. Ise upnaiye aur saaf suthra rukhye. "

well said,

Yes dear I am also thinking about it I also saw these in my area. God Bless Peoples of Karachi Just make dua for a great dawn.

It is a very weird way of conveying a slogan. If this was from someone who was good they'd have the decency to respect the cleanliness of the city. There are better ways to communicate good slogans instead of following in the footsteps of corrupt political parties.

Surprising to my ears now, someone has bottle down to graffiti writing on the public walls. God help Pakistan and hope one day the country at it mercy!!

Worried for Pakistan Allah have Mercy!

It is very obvious who wrote it. The Taliban of course. They want to rule Pakistan at any cost. They want to bring in more Islamic fundamentalism. Rule of the Sharia. It is Karachi now. Tomorrow it will be other major cities. May be we should try it for a change.

Karachi belongs to every one who lives in Karachi, pay taxes and a law abiding citizen. But at the same time those who have no interest in Karachi development, they are willing to destroy Karachi peace, its prosperity and try to bring harm to this city just to hurt this city and its people. Definitely, Karachi doesn't belong to them. I agree "Karachi hamara hai tumhara nahee"

It is hard to determine who wrote it and whether it is written by some political miscreants to hurt its opponents and target the local people. There have always been some miscreants who manged to create hate and ethnic clashes to destroy Karachi and hurt its people. What ever it is, it is shame. There is no doubt that Pakistan belongs to all Pakistanis and every body has equal rights. Those who create nuisance to raise hatred among different backgrounds and culture are nothing but enemies of Pakistan. It is shame that some commentators are targeting local immigrants, there culture and their back ground. Those who never sacrificed for Pakistan and are raised to hate certain ethnicity, do not know what it took to achieve Pakistan. Nobody should like or encourage such chalking, it is shame and ugly, but it takes equal distribution of resources, means and equal rights for all provinces and their residents without the domination of those who control, monopolize and loot others resources and rights, Although this kind of chalking on walls is condemnable but it is not worse than the right wing echo chamber's promotion of hatred against the people of other color, language and origin. I appreciate the comments of Maria, Hasan, G.A and Rashid. Who would like to learn Sindhi Baluchi and Pushto. These extremists are successfully achieving their goals by dividing us into different beliefs, culture, language and origin. All of us need to be Pakistani first and must respect others rights. If somebody is dirtying our walls and cities we must get united and start cleaning our own mess. It takes a community and its town hall meetings based on pure sincerity not the politics. It is a shame we could not appreciate the good work of Mustafa kamal just because of our political and racial needs. God does not help those who do not help themselves.

All these things, the message behind these sorts of wall chalking, the wall chalking themselves, the comments those are following, all these shows complete lack of governance, lack of civic sense, and lack of presence (or absence, in other words) of an active, alive and vibrant city society. All these, in turn, show a sensible media (intelligentsia) who could make the people, the society, alive.

I think this is a signal for all those, who are spoiling our society not only of Karachi, but the Whole Pakistan. It would be far better to write like " Pakistan is ours ,Not yours". Any how, it's good to maintain a peace in respective locality first. I think, this is political games, they(our leaders) are doing so, so that the mob will not demand from them. Besides, I think, no Pakistani can behave like this, But the question arises, Who are them? It's the responsibility of our Govt to highlight them.

If you are that loyal to Pakistan so why don't you comeback. Making comments from there is easy sir.

Graffiti rarely delights the visual barometer but we are living in a time of 'urban warfare' where the 'land mafia' is a potent force changing rapidly this city's landscape. The graffiti is deliberately in your (or our) face as all graffiti is meant to be. Cast your minds' eye back to the state of US cities in the 1970s and 1980s. The symptoms of their malaise were different but the frustrations of the ordinary citizens were inscribed on the walls of neighborhoods everywhere from NYC to LA. How does the ordinary citizen express his/her voice? The media doesn't care because urban warfare is not a hot topic. We will continue to see more graffiti like this everywhere because it is a 'SIGN' of our current urban condition.

According to Pakistan law of Fundamental Rights " Every citizen shall have the right to remain in, and, subject to any reasonable restriction imposed by law in the public interest, enter and move freely throughout Pakistan and to reside and settle in any part thereof ". This freedom of movement is given to the every citizen of Pakistan not a specific ethnicity or group of people. I believe Karachi is a territory of Pakistan

In no country graffiti is banned. When people have no medium to speak they use walls.

Respected sir, Splendid

Sir as my father & grand father remember it we were on your side because you are sindhi's just like us.

If only people knew that nothing belongs to us. Allah is The Greatest Sustainer and to Him belong everything in this universe and beyond. Be it Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore or Quetta... Every Pakistani has the right to move freely throughout the country. Pakistan is united and shall remain united under our Sabz Halali Parcham. These comments should not be accepted and anyone trying to promote division amoungst the people is nothing but a traitor. Pakistan Zindabad!

Why dont they fight for Lahore or Islamabad???? everyone wants a piece of Karachi...why..??

hahahha, taliban worte that, what a joke

Dear Peter Without knowing what Sharia Law is please do not comment. The whole Nation wants Sharia Law to guide us not only in our Social Justice System but also the economic System of Pakistan aswell. The Sharia Law that is presented by Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan is not what we want... this group of terrorists living in the mountains of Pak/Afghan border and get huge supplies of sophisticated weapons from across the border and right under the American Army's nose (Makes you wonder what side they are on). The Sharia Law is Just, Fair, Equal and gives rights to all, including the minorities... it is a system where a leader is responsible even if a single living being sleeps with its stomach empty... where a common man can stand up and question the leader if he is unjust... where the rule of the law applies to rich and poor alike... where distribution of wealth is encouraged and where women are protected from being misused in the name of false women liberation campaigns.... where a man picks up his brother when he falls and shelters orphans and give charity with open heart.

"Pakistan First". Karachi is the part of Pakistan and it is the biggest city of the world. Karachi has rich history. Karachi is the first capital of Pakistan. It has ports, airports, railway stations, roads, underpasses, overhead bridges, bridges and a good infrastructure. Karachi is a engine of Pakistan. Our economy is depend on karachi. These remarks are non sense. Its about dirty politics. We all love Karachi and Karachi is the part of Pakistan. Please contribute to make this city more beautiful.

Every one residing in Karachi knows very well that which party is occupying parks, play grounds of the city and distributing it among its workers .... so.. the slogan "Qabza mafia baaz a jao" ..

Obviously this refers to the over over over population of our city. People coming from all over the country are of course welcomed here cause this is Pakistan and every Pakistani has a right to live anywhere in Pakistan. but LIVE. Not be parasites by coming. Camping up where ever you find a place, put kundas to put exorbitant burden on lawful citizens living in legal houses,start mobile snatching cause obviously you have to earn somehow and jobs are available only on a strict merit of education, then get a truckload of all your relatives to come here too, form a community and add to the slums and garbage of the city! Karachi bachao means bachao from such people who have neither love nor respect for the city.

Well Eefa the thing is Karachi hum sab ka hae. If there is a marriage or religious festival, just plant a few tents and block the roads and streets, borrow electricity from the cables, and pay no attention to the hardships faced by travellers and neighbours living in that area. Yup, anyone can do this, so what humara or tumhara. Take a few spray cans, spoil anyones newly painted wall or screw the city landscape. No problem, because renaissance will come this way and political and social problems will be solved. Karachi is doomed and these acts will save it. Karachi hum sab ka hae aur jis ka jo dil chahe kare because democracy is here.

Karachi truly belong to only who's born in Karachi, but all Pakistani and foreigner are allowed to come and work in Karachi. Karachi is a Part of Pakistan and will be forever part of Pakistan. Mahajir who says Karachi is there or they own it, its all nonsense. Karachi is only who born in Karachi. If Mahajir use the word Mahajir and don't want to call Pakistani should be return back to India where they come from or else. To all Pakistanis open your eyes, get some education, don't try to your last day, start now. GOD Bless Pakistan............................

You are 100% right. Karachi is not for Sindhi or Mohajir or Pathan... The whole of Pakistan is a gift from Allah to the whole Ummah. Pakistan Zindabad!

Then why was the Hindu Gymkhana declared as evacuee property ! How could they do the same till the last Hindu was left in Karachi as it belonged to the community not any individual. Such taking over of community buildings and properties broke the Sindhi Hindus' morale and was deliberate to make us feel unwanted and leave.

Raja you should avoid passing racial remarks. No. Mahajir says Karachi is there or they own it.

Who do they refer to when they say humara and tumhara ?

Good question.

It's not that easy, they can't control Karachi. After Pak Army took control of Northern Areas they are not in a position to jump to South and control Karachi.

I saw some of those sindhi hindus in jakarta.They are very rich and successful business people, next to the Chinese. Pakistani people have one big problem. They see everything through religion,yet there is rampant corruption in Pakistan.

Amjad, you are talking rubbish. You do not call it caste system, but there is another name for it. Syeds do not marry into non-syeds unless it is a love marriage.

It is pretty obvious who wrote this on footpaths. They should be spreading message of peace rather than more violence and hatred. Which shows by this message.. we already have so many issues and problems going on in our country, and at this specific time we need to be united.But some people just don't and will never learn.. in end.. KARACHI IS PART OF PAKISTAN AND IT BELONGS TO EVERY CITIZEN OF PAKISTAN < WHETHER HE LIVES THERE OR NOT..

Could this be some sort of reply to the 'I own Karachi' initative being taken these days which includes among other things painting the walls adjacent to Abdullah Shah Ghazi's mazar? If uv seen the wall, it portrays many aspects of the life and culture of Karachi and it is indeed a very commendable initiative. Karachi has over the years been subject to a whole lot of different people claiming ownership to it and exploiting it in unprecedented ways. The pic displayed above seems like an attempt at thwarting any 'good' coming to Kkarachi

Lolz, just imagine if they own Karachi, then will they going to chalk on walls? :D I mean they can resolve the issues of Karachi and then they can claim that Karachi is ours, not yours etc. Everyone desires change, but no one is able to find that how to change.

I respect about views of Mr Rashi Motwani but I am not agreeing with him that Sindhi Muslim of Sindh were against Sindhi Hindus. It was painful climax of so called struggle of Mr G.M Syed who was supporter of Muslim League in Sindh. But on the time of partition, Sindhi Muslims were not against Sindhi Hindus. Some incidents against Sindhi Hindus were happed in Sindh but it was proved later that Sindhi Muslims were not involved. Premier of Sindh at the time of Partition was Mr Ayoub Khuhro who visits Sindh and ask Sindhi Hindus that please don

We ruled India for 600+ Years. So going by your logic, Mr. Motwani, the Hindu Majority is ruling the India which was 'rightly' ours since centuries

Stop complaining, take care of it, remove it!!

you said very well but local peoples of an area has more responsibilities as compare to domicile peoples or settlers for protecting their city

Dear Haider, I agree with you in full about the definition of Sharia. But you are talking of a utopian system here. There is currently no such implementation of the Sharia anywhere in the world. I am not even aware of any attempts in the muslim world to implement that ideal system. What makes you think Pakistan will be successful in doing so ?

What is "We", Sir?. If you go back to your ancestry you should not be surprised if you find the name Dhani Ram as one of your great great grandfathers and Laksmi Devi as one of your great, great grandmothers. Be aware of your true ancestry, be proud and be happy.

I don't know if or why the Hindu Gym was declared evacuee property, what i can say is that there are still many Sindhi Hindus in Karachi many of whom i grew up with so one can't say that all have left. There are not just fewer Sindhi Hindus in Karachi but fewer Sindhi Muslims too as due to the influx of migrants you will not easily find a Sindhi except in certain localities.

Rishi is talking about the achievements of his ancestors which were brutally nullified during partition. No matter who the rulers were, it was the bania who ran the economy - even today the Ismailis, memons, Bohris etc. who run the economy of Pakistan are descendents of Hindu Banias.

We all own Karachi and we all have a responsibility to maintain it- they same way we all take pride in each and every city of Pakistan. Karachi is the pride of Sind and an important leg of the Paksitani nation. When we respect Sind and Karachi with its history, traditions and culture, we are only respecting ourselves. Anyone who doesn;t respect any part of Pakistan is just not a real Pakistani and should leave!

Eefa Khalid, good stuff! Karachi, the 6th largest city in the world, hum sabh ka hai. As long as law is applied to everyone equally without favor or prejudice .

Karachi, Pakistan ka hai kisy aik ka nahe hai.

Raja is not passing any racial remarks. He has said the truth.

Dear Salah I agree with you Salah. Instead, of rhetoric/laffazi, do something productive. Those who are at the back of this mischief should either be exposed and punished and if, not ''possible'' to punish them, then ask the ''patriots AND all Karachi lovers to white wash these filthy slogans written by these people. An ''Old karachite born before partition'' Pakistan zindabad.

Whatever Stuff found written on the walls of Karachi, whether it is a kind of adv or any political slogans, all are condemnable. That is not fair or a healthy contribution for the betterment of city. Now specifically to the highlighted material, I think, some group of people, who completely oppose the existence and influence of one of the most popular party of urban Sindh, are behind these kind of chalking. They may belong to any Sindh based ethnic political party or a religious political party of Pakistan. There is another significant chance of intervention of Pakistan's establishment in the current political situation of Karachi. The current political scenario is based on well posed coordination between ruling political parties which doesn't suit to military influenced establishment.

All of us know that people from other provinces of Pakistan trying to take the control of Karachi city, Which developed by urdu speaking people by there own skills and intelligence. It is important to not take control from real owners(urdu speaking) of the city otherwise it will be a disaster for whole nation in term of financial crisis. Now it's up to the people of other provinces what they want good economy or control at Karachi

At last someone has come forword to own the city ,the owner do not mess around but clean & protect it.

Its a good step of save Karachi community I like this step because some people get there own province and its a response of pakhtoonkawa that they start wall chalking;

There's no question about it, that Karachi is a city on which every Pakistani should feel proud. It is a true Metro. People from all walks of life, religions and races have contributed to Karachi, which is a fact no one can deny. So someone making a statement on wall, is truly misconceived. However one thing I must point out is, there maybe a small minority, which may want to disturb the beauty and the peace of this city. How to tackle them is a biggest question. It maybe a very small minority which is influencing the masses. I suggest a strong campaign through print and electronic media should be started. A clean, beautiful and peaceful Karachi is beneficial for all, the common man as well as the ruling classes. Countries develop their major cities so that their economies could flourish. I guess, a sense of ownership has to be instilled in every citizen, not only of Karachi but of other major cities. People have created mega cities out of dust....ours are actual cities with history, tradition and architecture. We I were to throw garbage on the streets, should I blame others. Lets make this a beautiful city collectively. BIG things start with small steps. Thanks

I still wonder what was the intention behind pushing all the migrants to Sindh and leaving Punjab as it is !

"There is currently no such implementation of the Sharia anywhere in the world......" Peter you are a Horticulturist. Pakistan needed some impartial observer like you to nip it in the bud By introducing Sharia in Pakistan, I guess Haider would like to put Sir Thomas More to shame.

We want to fight to improve every city of Pakistan- be it Karachi, Peshawar , Lahore or Quetta so it's not just about Karachi. However, Lahore and Islamabad are more stable which is why we are not fighting about it. Anyone who goes to Lahore and Islamabad knows that it doesn't have the turmoil of Karachi with so many people from all over mixing in a city with limited infrastructure to support them all.

What are you talking about? Syeds and worshipping of Syeds is castism. Arabs don't care about marrying Syeds so why should Pakistanis. I have an Indian Muslim friend who told me that in India, Muslms consider Syeds a caste who only marry among themselves but this is not true for Pakistan, except maybe some people in Karachi. People in Pakistan care more about marrying within their economic class or ethnic group but not Syed "caste".

Nice idea .. Nice idea ..

Dear Peter, If we look at the history we know that the system we are talking about is not a utopian system because it is not imaginary. Sharia based welfare states remained in existence for considerable period of time in different parts of the world. Many concepts of present US and Europe welafare programs have been taken from islamic welfare states. Well, the reason why there is no such system in the world is because we are corrupt. I do not think implementation of such a system is difficult. It may be a bit difficult for those people in Pakistan who are benefitting from class based socitey. They will definitely resist to change.

amen to that !!!

This is only because there is no government exist in Pakistan especially in Karachi.