07-31-2009, 01:00 AM
Dear awaisaftab
There was a time in Karachi when people were engaged in literary activities, at-least in terms of reading. Then arround early to mid 80's, when VCRs came into picture, people diverted toward movies. At the same time market for digests flourished all over the country. Books also became expensive. Political scenario of Karachi since mid to later 80s also attracted youths attention toward other activities. So, I don't think many people read books these days due to several other causes.
I know Urdu as a subject is a part of BSc/Bcomm/BA curriculum of Karachi University, but most of the students pass courses just to have a piece of paper (i.e. degree), which is required to have a good job, and the ultimate goal is shadi.
By the way, I have lived my entire life in Karachi before moving to Canada.
Regards
There was a time in Karachi when people were engaged in literary activities, at-least in terms of reading. Then arround early to mid 80's, when VCRs came into picture, people diverted toward movies. At the same time market for digests flourished all over the country. Books also became expensive. Political scenario of Karachi since mid to later 80s also attracted youths attention toward other activities. So, I don't think many people read books these days due to several other causes.
I know Urdu as a subject is a part of BSc/Bcomm/BA curriculum of Karachi University, but most of the students pass courses just to have a piece of paper (i.e. degree), which is required to have a good job, and the ultimate goal is shadi.
By the way, I have lived my entire life in Karachi before moving to Canada.
Regards
