It was 8pm. A huge crowd thronged the narrow lane, trying to break down the gate, and throwing rubbish on the other end.

Cars were gridlocked. Police was trying frantically to control what could be described as nothing but mayhem. The Pakistani people were at their uncivilized best.

 

Was it a political rally? A concert? A ‘dharna’?  None.

 

It was the opening of the Metro Store in Karachi. Continue Reading…