Photo Essay

Unaware Society From Their Right

Shehla, dressed heavily with light make up, knock on glass windows of every vehicle on road  stopped on signal, give bunches of blessings in return of some pennies only. But is still unaware of constitutional rights given to the transgender community.

Eunuch in Pakistan have their own style to get their earning,  contribute their happiness by dancing in events or beg on roadside. This third gender is been leading their life without any rights and security since  independence. In 2009 after the long struggle of She-male foundation lead by Almas Bobby ,Iftikhar Chaudry Chief Justice Of Pakistan assured full civil rights for the eunuch community . Appeal for granting identity card is also directed to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in the name of “others” category but the decision had its affect on paper only and has been of no influence practically.

Infact many of transgender are still unaware of the order by High Court. “ yes, I heard that our identity card will issue to us but no one consider us to ask nor I know what is the procedure.” Said Shehla.

There are over 3000 thousand population of transgenders living in Karachi and estimaltely 400,000 over all Pakistan. The process shouldn’t be hard to trace eunuchs or like many other commands this will also remain in papers.

Bindia Rana, president of the Gender Interactive Alliance (GIA) shows disappointed over the arrogant attitude from the NADRA. “ When the decision announced by Iftikhar Chaudry we were very happy May God bless him, but the implementation is not making progress in identification matter. Nadra has stopped working on our card issue, they demand for our medical certificate but we opposed this act.”

NADRA refused to answered any of question regarding their registration. But existed news make known that NADRA believes the issue isn’t as simple as that. They must first obtain a certification from the ministry of social welfare clearly stating that they are genuinely from the third sex. If they don’t do this, they can’t sift out the posers. They require a similar certification or proof from the disabled, otherwise anyone can claim anything and we will not have a way of keeping track.”

While survey in city many of transgenders revealed that they are unaware on the subject. None any of their linked attendant came to them nor their society Gurus acknowledged them.

“I don’t know really but I know whether they issue us card or not people will never accept us ever. We are not allowed to enter your world. we are happy as we are now” said upset Wiki disappointedly.

“my leg is fractured from many years, doctors treated but not ready to operate me, just by tablets I am managing to reduce pain everyday. Still I hope for something good to happen.” Disable Wafa express their views.  

Natasha who is serving in NADRA as Data Entry Organizer appeal to the other eunuchs who have yet unknown from the registration ask their society leader where they live or directly go to her and is agree to have medical test for confirmation.

“this is my  request to all transgender out there if they are having problem regarding registration ask their gurus or come to me and there is no problem if they test themselves, I believe this is good for their assurity. “

200 words news. . !

The process of deposition of bags before get entrance into library is quite risky in Jinnah University Of women. Students have to put their bags in return they are given token written  their bag code on it, while returning to the library student has to show the token as evidence to get the bag. Sounds quiet simple and easy but actually is risky and dangerous,How? Risky part is that other girls trickily ask for the bags showing the wrong token or by taken name of friends and robbed the valuable items from the bags. Like wallet, mp3 and sometimes even notes. Surprisingly  the bag holders who are responsible for keeping the bags safely as their duty deny if such tragedy happens.
After so much robbery cases girls are now warned to to keep valuable items in the bags whereas on the other hand girls are not allowed to to get in library with loads of objects in hands.Battle starts between the student and librarian if girls found with heavy items carrying into library but no alternate solution is stated yet to resolve this severe matter of university.

Citizen Journalism

Mr.Owais Ahmed Tanveer Mangalwala made an interactive seminar with audience, motivated an individual to be a part of  citizen journalism being in democratic state.

An anchor and the producer of Dawn News latest show Citizen Journalist, Mr Owais Ahmed Tanveer Mangalwala visited department of mass communication of Jinnah University Of Women on 29th January as a guest speaker lecture on Citizen Journalism.

^{He define citizen journalism as " audience connecting through journalist". people believe what they sees so the journalist should be realistic. , show the picture of positive and negative existence in a way that his target audience could get him. Where an individual or citizen has characteristics  of sharing of experience, opinion, discoveries and expertise, he is definitely can be a part of journalist society.}

^{About  the content of the show  Mr  mangalwala explains Dawn news gives an opportunity to the citizen as well as the members and students of mass communication who feels that anything should be highlighted and come on the screen , send them and they will show in their segment "Meri Khabar".They will later do the report on any particular issue along with that person. "This is the speciality of this show we dont disregard the opinion made by any citizen.We work out with them and givehim or her full authority to express their opinions." said Mr mangalwala.}

^{he pitched out some basic points which citizen reporter  has to keep in mind that are:}

• ^{be reaslistic}
• ^{do not wait something wierd and unsual} 
• ^{make your own opinion to explain}
• ^{be creative} 
• ^{donot lose interest} 
• ^{avoid racism}
• ^{writing style should be attractive}
• ^{respect code of conducts and laws}
• ^{find a adviser}
• ^{ensure facts} 
• ^{target audience in precise manner}

 He concluded on journalist wishlist with giving a very captiovating slogan "Kaam", "Naam" phir "Daam"

Carnival At Jinnah University

When a city is going through the situation like target killing there is indeed need of events which stress out the citizen.carnival at Jinnah University For Women on 26th March surely entertained the women,children and students of university.The carnival is attendant by numbers of ladies and children which filled day with lots of colours.

There were different kinds of stalls were arranged by students and sponsors. One of the attractive feature of the day was Ferris Wheel,in which almost everyone took ride despite of the hot day.
The carnival was great chance for all the talented students to show their creativity and piece of art.Different stalls including handicraft work, dough work,jute work,foil work and mirror work that shown the effort and hard-work of the students.it was also big chance for them to earn what they deserve.
The most prominent spot on the ground were Lucky Draw stalls. lucky draw stalls put everyone in excitement as all wants to  win the prize. Aqsa,BBA department arranged the satll of lucky draw happily announced the   winner at 12pm and considered the event should also be for some opportunity who attendant. "We planned to put the stall of lucky draw because we want people also to take something  from here not just to spend"

Another stalls of face painting, game and food items are highly demanded by children as well young ladies seemed to take part on it. face painting spread the colors of happiness on the children face.Even the young girls seemed to have their face and neck painted indicated the designs surely their own discovery. Mehandi stalls were the another attracted spot which urge mehandi lovers to spread the fragrance of mehandi on their hands.
where every citizen outside was celebrating the upcoming match of India and Pakistan how could be possible that celebration didn't happened in the Jinnah University. surely it did. Girls and children in support of Pakistan team  expressed the views to media reporters (present their to report the event) and singalong with patriotic music.

COLLAGE

Mid-Term Examinations

Midterm examinations in Jinnah University for women as usual always held when something big has to happened. In this season of World cup exams held and the biggest mess happened with us was the announcement of dismissal of one of our teacher, who was conducting our two courses. Ohh God imagining those days is like year i travelled just in a week.
Before i go to open books for preparation i prefer first to look which match is going to be on the day before and pray to God please of not atleast Pakistan. so the cricket fever was not making my mind to get ready for examinations. And yes Exam of Mass communication Theory clashed with PAKISTAN VS CANADA. The light match but still as it was of pakistan match avoiding books was compulsory. Rest of matches and papers has gone quite well. We have won the match against Canada but would i won the heart of my teacher? The whole night i thought without preparation.
The students of Jinnah has very big heart too. They always compromise against any decission. Dismissal announcement of one of our teacher was shocking news for us but as it was announced by Vice Chancellor nothing worked even our protest.So the papers conduct by our Chairperson and goodnews is that its been month ago no result is announced yet of the papers.
Midterm Examinations should be held on some logic schedule. Sometimes two and three papers occured on one day. only the teachers co-operation helps, yes! there are some who listen to us :).