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Mohammad Shahabuddin a man who worked all his life, now wants to take a break from work but non-availability of CNIC is making his life worst.
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Shahida, Shahabuddin’s wife prepares a biryani, a local food of Karachi and claims that she and her whole family is as Pakistani as anyone else living in this country.
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Shahabuddin has been waiting for his pension since few years now as his health is ailing and he can’t work anymore but the pension department doesn’t let him have this right as yet.
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“I was born in Karachi and all my other documents are legal”, says Shahabuddin.
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“It was like as if it’s the day of Qayyamah (Dooms Day) for me when I lost my son and I faced some serious trouble in getting him treated at a hospital, just because of non-availability of CNIC”
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Shahabuddin’s son-in-law also belongs to a Bengalis family who doesn’t have CNIC since many years. His son Kamal needs special treatment right away but denial of CNIC to his family is making this young boy’s case more complicated.
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Munir desperately longs for a license to ride a bike like all his friends.
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Youngest daughter of Shahabuddin couldn’t get to school as the school demanded proper documents and CNIC of parents which were unable. Since then she just goes to a tuition center in area but longs to go to school one day.
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His elder daughter shares a laugh with her father but is deeply concerned about his health.
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He is tired and ill but seems like the problems in life is never ending for him and Government of Pakistan is not supportive at all.
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'Ye bhi mere bachay hain' 'These too are my kids "
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"After I take of shoes, I get relax for a while but not for long here at yard"
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The end of times for Hammonia Francia
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A witness of true hardwork
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"Hamara bhi lo' ( Take mine too), says Jamal while he poses for camera.
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Jamal Uddin, 52, is on ship breaking yard field since 15 years now and he enjoys his routine unlike others. The key to his enjoyment according to him, is his happy nature.
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There is no fun in ship breaking yard. There is only danger.