Amidst the various
forms of corruption prevailing in Pakistan, the state of degeneracy in the
education system of our country is the most gravest of all. The ever-increasing
number of so-called “ghost schools” emerging in the region is an alarming
situation, which can only bring our education system closer to a collapse as we
continue to remain silent and ignorant to our surroundings.
In times like these calling for
desperate measures and a reawakening, Wasu Khan, the poet and pop star hailing
from Balochistan, stepped up and recorded poetry in hope of enlightening the
masses about the saddening and
disappointing state of schools and education in our country.
His well-articulated piece of poetry was recently picked up by an educational
campaign called “Alif Ailaan” who had shared his recitation on their social
media pages and this is where I discovered him.
Poetry by Wasu Khan
A humorous, yet eye-opening poetry by Wasu Khan on education-related issues in Pakistan.
Posted by Alif Ailaan on Friday, October 16, 2015
The poetry clearly reflects a number
of corrupt practices lurking within the sector which includes and are not
limited to the presence of weak governance and poor management, lack of proper
infrastructure, the mismanagement of funds and the absence of true dedication
towards the profession.
Presenting harsh reality with a touch
a humor, Wasu’s poetry is not just a piece of verse but a mind-altering attempt
that equally hits your head and heart.
Here’s what some of my people had to
say about the video:
Completely agreeing to what they say, we must remember that it’s never too
late to change and the power to change and the power to emerge as our own heroes
came embedded in us, it’s only waiting to be harnessed. Come forward and play
your part like Wasu did! Write something. Do something. Or just click and share
the video allowing it to reach and influence a wider mass. After all, it’s the
little effort that goes a long way!
