An interesting short documentary on bus drivers of Karachi.
- Most drivers are from Peshawar and they are in this profession for long time.
- Driver wants to change police system, serve to country, education system.
- They think poverty is major problem in Pakistan, unemployment, mulki halat, load shedding.
- Interestingly one of the driver is highly qualified and has done B.Com in 1997 but due to unemployment he choose bus driving as profession. :k:
- They love their villages, but not happy with inflation and business situation.
- Some of them cast vote in 2013 election.
- England: They love British law and order.
This film offers a fascinating insight into the experiences of bus drivers in Karachi, demonstrating how public servants are often disrespected by those with power and wealth. Discussions also delve into law and order, corruption, fears of sectarian violence, as well as their views on democracy and Britain.
This film was made by the University of Karachi Visual studies department with the kind support of The Foundation for Democracy and Sustainable Development.
The Royal Society of Arts & Commerce and www.thesamosa.co.uk launched RSA Pakistan Calling, Film Project to promote constructive cross-cultural dialogue between Britain and Pakistan. The films depict Pakistani civil society organisations and individuals attempting to tackle the country’s many pressing social problems and the many links between Britain and Pakistan.
Credit:A day with the bus drivers of Karachi - Multimedia - DAWN.COM
