Of centaurs and sirens: Satirical posters of politicos run wild in DI Khan
The printed material states that political parties should “wake up from their slumber and protect people”. PHOTO: FILE
Posters written in Urdu and plastered around various public areas of the city have stirred quite a controversy among residents.
While people walk past hundreds of posters daily without paying any attention, these ones are special – they contain pictures of animals with human heads. Even though mythology is full of such ‘creatures’ who also often have special powers, these animal-human combos are a political commentary.
The posters sport mug shots of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan, K-P information minister Shah Farman, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Fazlur Rehman, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Munawar Hassan, provincial finance minister Sirajul Haq and JI leader Farid Paracha placed on bodies of cats, dogs and other animals. Each hybrid has a descriptive note underneath, pressuring the political leaders of the country to act against the Taliban.
The inscribed text warns the politicos to resolve the issue of militancy or else the public will never forgive them.
The posters were first noticed on Saturday and since then have received extensive coverage in the local press.
The printed material also states that political parties should “wake up from their slumber and protect people as their lust for power will no longer be tolerated.”
The police believe the posters were pasted under the dark of the night. Local leaders of the three parties have condemned the incident and demanded the government arrest and punish those found involved.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 10th, 2014.