The world woke up today to hear of the sad demise of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple – a company that revolutionized world technology. As the whole world mourned the death of an icon, Karachiites were not far behind either.
A vigil, originated with the setup of the hash tag #SteveJobsKHIVigil on Twitter, is to be supposedly held in Karachi at BawanyTech to commemorate the loss of Jobs.
Here’s what local twitterati had to say about the vigil:
kaalakawaa
This vigil firmly establishes Karachi as Pakistan's most liberal and globally connected city. No feudal shackles here. #SteveJobsKHIVigil
faheemj
#SteveJobsKHIVigil is very real, its happening
abbassjaffer
By the way whose having this vigil because the owner of Bawanytech doesn't know about it, just confirmed... #SteveJobsKHIVigil
shakirhusain
no but Okra is said to be catering the event. RT @talhawynne: Any news of chana pulao at #SteveJobsKHIVigil yet?
adilraza
"@kaalakawaa But seriously this idea is nuts #SteveJobsKHIVigil " & kind of an invitation for mobile snatchers add #leave-ur-iPhones-at-home
anthonypermal
Suggestion to those holding vigil for #SteveJobs in #Pakistan: instead of buying the next iPhone, donate it to the flood victims
umairjav
This Steo Jobs vigil business has really brightened up my afternoon. Much thanks to all concerned.
mirza9
I don't know what to retweet. There is too much hilarity from this candle light vigil for Steve Jobs.
sharmeenochinoy
If govt of #Sindh can dedicated a life size poster 2 Michael Jackson- Then a candle light vigil 4 Steve Jobs in #Karachi seems JUST FINE!
zed_nuthouse
#SteveJobsKHIVigil - Lets give Steve Sitara - e - Imtiaz too?
Ziyad_F
I'm still waiting for someone to say this is a (very) late April Fools' Day prank. It might just have been a silly rumour #SteveJobsKHIVigil
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How about re-naming Ghadaffi Stadium after him!!
What about all the innocent pakistanis who die everyday for no good reason??????????????????????????????????
These guys have completely lost it. 2 days ago 14 shias were killed. No vigil? Everyday minorities in Pakistan and most of the Pakistanis are facing such crisis and no vigil or support from these liberal Pakistanis?
Come on how can we be so dumb? DO something for those who are in need of help rather than following media blindly?
When u do big things and help solv problems, people remember u. U r no longer just another person, you are more than that. Communications tech has completely changed todays world, and he had a big role in that. I get calls from my relatives in Pakistan, dying for Iphones and Ipads. So it is a big deal.
Steve Jobs created the computer as we know it. The same computer you are using to read this is because of him. No matter if you are using a mac or a pc, it was his technology that provided us the personal computer. So I guess it is fair to pay tribute to a man who has changed technology and the world. He is just not the mastermind behind the iPod or iPhone, but the pioneer in creating fonts, graphics and other things that help us go by our daily lives.
@Sashauyb&Moeed. You disapprove of holding vigil for someone who changed how we communicate but you never mind people filing streets in support of Qadri. Its only because Steve was an American not a muslim. When it comes to trickle down effect, he may have unintentionally, created more jobs in S Asia than your Govt crested in last three years in pakistan.Have some respect for this amazing man.
A step too far? No not far, just much. Amazing man, brilliant, genius, groundbreaking, life changer.
But really is he that relevant to us?
Nope.
Disagree with above remarks. In fact it sounds selfish, SJ was a successful inventor not a symbol of charity.
We don't need charity from Foreign, we ourselves have enough to support our affected brothers and sister.
Grow up Guys Grow up Guys, Indeed SJ did changed world of technology with his unique inventions.
Apple lost its both sponsors, Steve Jobs after Newton...
OK, so we respect what SJ did for selling hi tech gadgets to the world....but a vigil?!?!?!!??!!? why, what for, do we even care that much for SJ, was he doing yogi tours to Pakistan, did he create jobs for pakistani tech engineers? was he/or apple inc offering scholarships to pakistani students....wha'?????
I maintain what I tweeted above:
If you have the apparent sympathy for his legacy and want to hold a vigil, then show a higher level of sympathy and donate the money you were going to spend on the next iPhone to the flood victims.
THAT would be a far greater use of this vigil than just a few words and wasted candles.