Role of Karachi's Women in Peace Maintenance

A T.V show "Karachi ki baat" (aaj tv channel show), recorded in Jinnah University for Women. It was hosted by Rizwan Jaffar. The guest were Mrs Alia Burni (social worker) and runs Sarim Burney trust. Sheema Kirmani (artist), Shumaila Naqvi (advocate high court, social activist). Dr. Yasmine sultana (hod of department media studies in J.U.W). The topic was the role of women in the development of infrastructure and promotion of peace in Karachi. Initially, they discussed the importance of women,the image of women in society. Very well known artist Sheema Kirmani said that society is facing difficulties because of men. Women don't create bad environment. She added that every individual girl has a right to take all important decision like education, to whom to marry and when to get marry. Its only her decision to take not others. The critical discussion started between the guests. Alia Burni stated that women are delicate although they are strong but in some cases women need advice of their parent and family because parent know how to protect and guide their children.The guests belonged to different mindsets. One was liberal and other was limited. The discussion then jumped to the topic that women are facing a lot of problems in society, for e.g in public bus, road, in jobs and in education as well. Finally in the last segment, they came to the point which was the role of women in development of Karachi. Dr Yasmin Sultana added we could over come it by educating the women because an educated society leads to a better society. Advocate Shumaila Naqvi added that by providing facilities and opportunities to the women, we could make the condition of Karachi better. The shows ended at the point that women are less corrupt and should be given a higher status because they are good planner and good managers.Alia Burni added that We should start owning our city. Once we started, doing so a lot of of problems will be resolved. Sheema Kirmani added that Terrorism should stop in this city and there should be peace and prosperity. The T.V show recording was good but due to the crucial topics discussed, the environment got tensed. Well the topic was very motivating and informative. If every individual act upon it, we will be able to overcome the problems of Karachi. It will also help in the development of Quaid's City and Karachi will again become the city of lights.