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We knew that it's only time before Ayyan Ali would make a public appearance, but who could have guessed that it would take place at Karachi's largest university?
The former model-turned-singer, who was granted bail in a money laundering case last month, was invited to Karachi University (KU) as an honorary guest at the inauguration of a charitable business venture by students of its Department of Public Administration.
The business venture, named ChipsNDip, is a French fries eatery that would donate part of its profits to differently abled people, revealed Ayyan in a Facebook post.
Ayyan appeared to be the life of the party of this inauguration.
She swooshed in all VIP-like...
...and was instantly swarmed for selfies:
She gave a speech...
... and shared some hard-earned lessons from life, it appears:
There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, of course...
...and some celebratory snow foam spraying too:
Oh, and she was awarded a shield for being honorary guest:
Ayyan describes the experience as an "honor", but Twitter can't help but wonder why it was afforded to her in the first place.
Some genuinely wondered about the rationale behind the university's invitation:
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Others think it's a non-issue:
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While a few are struggling with an existential crisis...
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... others are wondering where we'll see her next:
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Aug 20, 2015 05:39pm
How Ironic..!!!
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Aug 20, 2015 05:41pm
Only in Pakistan, the bigger criminal you are, more invitations you will get for ribbon cutting.
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Aug 20, 2015 05:43pm
Nobody protested...no student body or unions. Or they thought she is innocent, just used as a conduit, a mule to launder money by the real culprits, much bigger, behind the scene players and handlers.
Grab them up...the bigger fish. Otherwise there is no hope.
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Aug 20, 2015 05:44pm
lol.....where we are going
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Aug 20, 2015 05:47pm
She is going to offer a new program at KU which is Phd in Money Laundering!
Amazing stuff from KU
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Aug 20, 2015 05:49pm
So the students in the Business Administration finally figure out the concept of Shock Advertising. It worked. For those who are bending all out shape, Chill. No big deal. She is on bail and if she ever found not guilty, the burden of it will be on the justice system, not on the students who were thinking out of the box.
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Aug 20, 2015 05:49pm
Plz let her free ,she paid the cost now let her do her job
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Aug 20, 2015 05:55pm
This is a shame for the entire nation. Particularly for us as people of Karachi. The management of KU must take action against those who invited her.
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Aug 20, 2015 05:55pm
This is reflective of the malaise that afflicts our society. People who should be shunned by society are being idolized. No wonder that crime is on the rise.
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Aug 20, 2015 05:57pm
Pakistan always amazes me.
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Aug 20, 2015 05:59pm
Yes this is the only country where criminals are honored.
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Aug 20, 2015 06:05pm
@TKHAN
Leave the judiciary or the legal system alone. I am sure you must have heard:
Zabaan-e-khalq ko naqqara-e-Khuda samjho
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Aug 20, 2015 06:05pm
She gave a speech...... and shared some hard-earned lessons from life;
that never carry looted money in your bag. Find someone to wire to your Swiss account. Surely there are many who could do it on your behalf.
PS: shame and pity has never come close to people like her. KU we are proud of you!
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Aug 20, 2015 06:08pm
Sad state of affairs!!! Crimnals and crimnal politicians are cutting ribbons.....
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Aug 20, 2015 06:09pm
She goes to a university or a jail,does it matter?
The men behind her should be caught,I hope the new Chief Justice will take notice of this case and at least give some honor to the slain custom officer
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Aug 20, 2015 06:09pm
Shes knows just as much about Charity, as I know about modeling!
What shallow people, who could not find anyone else to be their 'honorary guest' among 180 million Pakistanis???
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Aug 20, 2015 06:09pm
@jaffar
Are you suggesting that the law should not take its course in her case ? That is precisely the reason the country is in the position as it is today and then persons like you and I shout hoarse for justice and rule of law.
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Aug 20, 2015 06:12pm
It is reflective of the mind-set of the populace. And yet we complain about corruption?
All the leaders since Ayub Khan have been corrupt and self-serving... And we get the leaders we deserve. Sign of the times we live in!
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Aug 20, 2015 06:17pm
She is perfect candiadate for new bigboss season, wish she is invited. Very entertaining.
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Aug 20, 2015 06:21pm
Simply Pathetic!
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Aug 20, 2015 06:25pm
Unbelievable...............
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Aug 20, 2015 06:28pm
Reminds me of the song "I hate you like I love you" from Delhi Belly. Dont know why.
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Aug 20, 2015 06:32pm
An ordinary Pakistani caught smuggling half million $ would have been languishing in the jail but not a super model , free on bail, now is becoming a celebrity , shows you the mindset of our young generation keen to have selfies with her.
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Aug 20, 2015 06:39pm
Did she go blind in jail or is there another reason for wearing sunglasses indoors. Surely someone from the "fashion industry" would know this isn't fashionable!!
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Aug 20, 2015 06:41pm
And these are the intelligentsias of our country...
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Aug 20, 2015 06:47pm
@TKHAN So looking at this objectively, this shock and awe marketing strategy - does it really work in the long run?
or will this be as easily forgotten in this 'wait-till-the-next-BREAKING-news-moment' society we are becoming?
Will it benefit the cause or were the organisers just using it to their advantage as one of their projects?
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Aug 20, 2015 06:50pm
Sad to see who are the stars for our future (original stars) University students.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:07pm
Would DPA KU have any qualms in having Baba Ladla as its next honorary guest?
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Aug 20, 2015 07:07pm
For God sake, stop this you are destroying KU.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:09pm
If this is the state of our major institutions then God Bless Pakistan.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:17pm
Really Amazing to See a Criminal cutting ribbons at inauguration....
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Aug 20, 2015 07:17pm
shame on us. Giving doctorate degrees and inviting nil people for important ceremonies. Rehman malik is doctor and ayyan is honoured with sheild.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:19pm
I can see a very bright future ahead of her, may be prime minister of Pakistan.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:23pm
Those who are commenting against are jealous because they can not be with her.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:29pm
if Zardari's and Sharif's can rule Pakistan over and over again... why not Ayyan? The day she ended up in jail I already predicted that sooner or later she's going to be a political leader. Welcome to Pakistan.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:31pm
If the government that block the aspiration of their people that steal or are corrupt that oppress and torture or that deny freedom of expression and human rights should bear in mind that they will find it increasingly hard to escape the judgment of their masses.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:51pm
Well, is she the same Ayyan?
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Aug 20, 2015 07:52pm
What a role model chosen by DPA KU. The whole faculty is to be commended.
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Aug 20, 2015 07:56pm
Speechless
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Aug 20, 2015 08:20pm
What a shamefulness for the sanctity of educational institute!
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Aug 20, 2015 08:24pm
When Rehman Malik can get an honorary Ph.D. degree from Karachi University, why one should bother Ayyan Ali's invitation for fund raising?
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Aug 20, 2015 08:26pm
Guys who were launching French fries brand knew that its only way of getting attention of media and people. But it will do them more harm than good.
Badnaam gar hoon gay tu kya naam na ho ga.
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Aug 20, 2015 08:27pm
Rule model for the youth, No guilt , soon she will be delivering speech in Harvard or in oxford university
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Aug 20, 2015 09:04pm
A shameless act on part of the organisation which invited the notorious criminal.
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Aug 20, 2015 09:15pm
It is moments like these when I lose all hope in Pakistan.
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Aug 20, 2015 09:20pm
A suspected criminal honoured, a shame for all of us.
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Aug 20, 2015 09:26pm
What type of people we are. We don't say bad to a bad person. We ,rather,
give honour to such people. I am disappointed that such persons are invited by the university faculty. I don't see any hope of any change in our attitude. Aaway ka awa he bigra hua hay.
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Aug 20, 2015 09:27pm
Capital, good looks and fame works not only in Pakistan but throughout the world. There are countless examples even in first-world countries where people were being treated VIP instead of their previous life styles.
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Aug 20, 2015 09:41pm
Shame on us...Do we have any character???
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Aug 20, 2015 09:49pm
She delivered a speech in KU without the permission of KU administration! Who ever was responsible for this should be expelled from KU.
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Aug 20, 2015 09:53pm
And a living saint like Abdul Sattar Edhi lives right there in Karachi, who could teach them everything about charity and fund raising!
I guess the students at KU are clueless, or the educations levels have sunk this low??
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Aug 20, 2015 09:58pm
@jaffar what did she pay? had it been you or me, we would rot in jails for many years. come on jaffar.
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Aug 20, 2015 10:11pm
Dear All Readers;
This is peanuts compared offerin an honary PhD (doctrate) degree to Mr. Rehman Malik our beloved former interior minister;
plus she does need a break!
Regards.
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Aug 20, 2015 10:15pm
what a shame!!!!
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Aug 20, 2015 10:22pm
Well only in pakistan these things can happen. But the sad thing is she is invited by people who are suppose to change the society for good.
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Aug 20, 2015 10:24pm
The moral compass of our nation is seriously wrong.
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Aug 20, 2015 10:28pm
Well 3 cricket cheats are soon going to represent pakistan in cricket. What next God knows
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Aug 20, 2015 10:32pm
This is very shameful, criminals are becoming honored guests in our country....
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Aug 20, 2015 10:41pm
Like it or not, but the moral of this story is that we live in 'immoral times' and our values are so low, that the younger generation has such poor taste in heroes, and worship those who are in the news for all the wrong reasons!
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This is very similar to the U.S. phenomena where younger girls follow every utterance, antics and nuances of dumb-blond celebrities like Brittany Spears, Madonna, and Mily Cyrus.
Or more close to home, throngs sitting in the sweltering heat for hours listening to ramblings of AH - despite his infamy and the facts known to all !
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Aug 20, 2015 10:44pm
Who runs affairs of KU? What a joke the uni has reduced itself to? My head hangs in shame.
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Aug 20, 2015 11:06pm
It's great pleasure that she is returning back into life. There is always a second chance. Take it and build up your life
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Aug 20, 2015 11:13pm
Yep! We ceratinly have no scruples what so ever!
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Aug 20, 2015 11:39pm
That's why none of Pakistan universities are in top 100 Universities around the globe
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Aug 20, 2015 11:55pm
By unfairly misapplying law to delay her bail a person accused of crime has been turned by the State into a celebrity of triumph against victimization.
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Aug 21, 2015 12:02am
i am a graduate of this university.. i feel shame to know a criminal like ayan ali as a chief guest at karachi university
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Aug 21, 2015 12:11am
Just so you know this is the very same DPA which was visited by Aliya Burney Vice Chairperson of Ansar Burney Trust a day before Ayyans visit and it was Aliya's official visit but we didnt see that anywhere on the news.For more reference five days before Ayyans visit, DPA took an initiative of hosting the very first open day in the history of the whole KU! But that didn't make it to the media as well.This just made DPA stronger and more united than ever before! Ironic that we feel immense prestige in taking awards from our Prime Ministers and Presidents when most have resided in jail and have a longer list of crimes than this girl yet we must play God and show how righteous a people we are when the law states everyone is innocent until proved guilty. And whether she is or isn't is not a common man's right to judge. So grow up, Pakistan.
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Aug 21, 2015 12:41am
Give her a break guys... the thing is she is not a convict yet. A supposedly religious zealot & a female TV anchor accused of Blasphemy are back in business! After all this one is a charitable event. Grow up guys!
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Aug 21, 2015 12:57am
If the best minds of this nation from one of the top university have this standard what one can expect from an ordinary person..... Shame on all who arranged this including the university's admin which allowed it to happen....
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Aug 21, 2015 12:58am
Is it the same university that awarded Rehman Malik an honorary doctorate? Their ownjudgments reflect what they produce. We should seriously reconsider our tax money funding certain establishments!
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Aug 21, 2015 01:08am
Ayah Ali is now a VVIP, she is definitely going to be our next finance minister because she knows how to handle money. Imagine our University giving her a protocol of a vip!!! Iffy!
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Aug 21, 2015 01:20am
I, hereby, declare my Degree of B.com from, University of Karachi, as forgone, useless, irrespectfull for me and the waste of time!
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Aug 21, 2015 01:21am
@pervaiz iqbal
Couldn't have been said better.
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Aug 21, 2015 01:26am
Here killers run free, all she did was tried to smuggle money.
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Aug 21, 2015 01:30am
Nonetheless she is beautiful
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Aug 21, 2015 01:49am
@Love Pakistan Any idea why should not her fans invite her ?
what objection you may have ?
there are dozens who are on bail waiting their day at the court, but not guilty up to the time the court decides. She is free and not guilty ofvany wrong doing.
why should not she be treated as her fans like ?
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Aug 21, 2015 01:56am
@Joe If she chooses to wear glasses when and where she likes, what is your problem ?
Are you setting yourself as the big brother and the final authority on fashion ?
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Aug 21, 2015 02:43am
Who are we to judge? let the court decides, there are no charges against her yet and she is on bail. Leave her alone please. Go after thugs and criminals sitting in our Fed and Provincial Government ruling the country.
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Aug 21, 2015 03:03am
NOW she can share some more hard earned lessons.
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Aug 21, 2015 03:04am
I am speechless !
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Aug 21, 2015 03:05am
@Maqsood No mate. There are plenty more countries.
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Aug 21, 2015 05:04am
This is Very Sad I never thought one day it will happen in Karachi University It will create very bad image I wonder why the Management allow this at first place Still no one really cares about it
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Aug 21, 2015 05:18am
Reading all these negative comments makes me feel is this how we are taught by our parents to behave with a young women of Pakistan. Remember what goes around, comes around.
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Aug 21, 2015 06:05am
Better ambasaddor than corrupt armed men
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Aug 21, 2015 06:51am
@Defendent
An accused is innocent till proven guilty - this is said for a legal system that is blind, effective and swift. But even under such a system, there are
Al Capones who manage to dodge the long arm of justice for long time. But the society / a common person has a way of telling them apart from ordinary law abiding citizens. So, don't tell this nation to grow up when it is people like you who need to exercise discretion and sift vice from virtue. Liberalism does not have to mean that you start eulogizing people who have been involved in criminal activities and have been caught with incriminating evidence. Learn to call a spade a spade.
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Aug 21, 2015 07:13am
She seems to be a brilliant and smart lady who can give speech and face the students at the prestigious Business Administration section of Karachi University. However, the main and common cause was charity.
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Aug 21, 2015 07:17am
The dean of the school should be sacked along with all the professors who were present there!
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Aug 21, 2015 07:34am
@Mohamad USA
Just because the event happened to be a charitable one, does not absolve any one from the responsibility to choose a non-controversial personality as guest of honor, more so in an academic institution. I look forward to being cited a happening in USA where a celebrity, attempting to smuggle half a million dollars out of the country, is caught red handed at the airport and is subsequently invited as a guest of honor at an academic institute.
Preach only what you practice. Pakistani society is already in a mess. It should do without further denting of its moral fabric.
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Aug 21, 2015 07:42am
Happy to see her being welcomed back to celebrity life. So nice of universitykids to invite her, allthough we should ask for a honorary degree next time. It does seem like she was well fed in jail, smart of her to divert attention to shiny glasses.
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Aug 21, 2015 07:47am
@B.Ally
No body is denying her a second chance. Its just that she should not be made an idol.
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Aug 21, 2015 08:02am
She made it through worlds toughest prison, that too in Pakistan, she earned it, not many people have this sort of experience, KU did the right thing, respect her for the effort, she opted for an event at a University.
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Aug 21, 2015 08:03am
@Taimoor Khan She got punishment for crime, now she is out of Jail and no longer a criminal.
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Aug 21, 2015 08:06am
@M.Malik She was a super model, attended Adiala prison, you won't find another Pakistani with this exoerience, she deserves credit.
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Aug 21, 2015 08:19am
We are reacting proportionately. When will we stop becoming Judge in every case?
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Aug 21, 2015 08:55am
When murderers and their supporters are Imams and leaders, anything can happen. Leave her alone guys.
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Aug 21, 2015 09:18am
From Riaz Malik to Ayyan Ali, (including Taliban), we have a new set of heroes (being criminal is cool)
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Aug 21, 2015 09:27am
If people like Ayan Ali can deliver lectures at the highest seat of leaning in any country then only God can save that country
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Aug 21, 2015 09:28am
Since the venture was organized by students of MPA department and was a sort of business venture therefore, invitation to Ayyan as Chief Guest was quite justified from the Marketing point of view.
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Aug 21, 2015 09:30am
if the criminals are dealt this much reverently then the moral values do not have existence at all. ayyan ali does not have any personal grudge with us but she has been found to be abetting those who always loot their homeland and transfer their wealth through such people. she must not be given such prestige.
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Aug 21, 2015 09:32am
@Taimoor Khan couldnt agree more.
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Aug 21, 2015 09:58am
Shame to KU. Unfortunately i am a KU Masters. ( In Mass Comm)
but at that point , University use to be decent and decent guests use to be invited to give lecture.
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Aug 21, 2015 10:12am
Its Pity & unfortunate. Such are our idols & inspirers. Not surprised if we are being ruled by corrupt rulers, we deserve this.
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Aug 21, 2015 10:31am
I hope the charitable organization being created is for the needy and not for the ones who are making it.
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Aug 21, 2015 10:37am
it means she is still famous and acceptable in the society after having being charged with Money laundering allegations and thereafter proved guilty.... its a level of society that is declining not by moral values but also lack with ability to judge right or wrong.
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Aug 21, 2015 11:05am
Sad but this is fact. Ashamed!
Not by KU atleast.
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Aug 21, 2015 11:14am
Good to See Ayan back to Life.
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Aug 21, 2015 11:24am
It is indeed extremely regrettable to see the stance of our youth which is translating so many things. The appearance of a so called super model, convicted in crime, corruption and vulgarity - the first choice for the inauguration at one of the most prestigious educational institutes raises questions in minds of others.
Dear institute administrators – You are responsible.
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Aug 21, 2015 11:35am
This is shameful for those who are students at KU (particularly of Public Administration), now one criminal/smuggler will address our respectable educational institutes. KU administration should take strong action against those who have invited her to address future of nation.
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Aug 21, 2015 12:03pm
She is good but politician use for self for making money.
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Aug 21, 2015 12:06pm
Ayyan best of luck for future success.
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Aug 21, 2015 12:27pm
This is utter shame for us as a society that we give respect and honor to personalities who have shown us time and time again that they do not deserve it at all.
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Aug 21, 2015 12:44pm
First, she has nothing to do with the education system (i doubt she even has a degree). Second, she is a defamed figure, surrounded by controversy.
I fail to understand why the KU management allowed this to transpire.
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Aug 21, 2015 12:54pm
The standard of UoK has reached the nadir; a criminal is being celebrated! What a pity!
Once UoK was an institution of higher learning; now its just an institution of no learning but politics!
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Aug 21, 2015 01:05pm
Ridiculous,
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Aug 21, 2015 01:10pm
this literally shows how reputable Karachi University is...!!!
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Aug 21, 2015 01:34pm
Most of the comments reeking with male Chauvinism and double standards our society we can tolerate most corrupt people as our rulers, leaders etc but do want to give any space to an innocuous model
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Aug 21, 2015 04:25pm
@Love Pakistan "This is a shame for the entire nation. Particularly for us as people of Karachi. The management of KU must take action against those who invited her." who are you to represent Karachiites ? Karachiites are openhearted people and remember she is simply an accused not convicted as yet she has all the rights to live her life of her own. I did my masters from DPA, KU and I am proud that at least my department has no extremist traits
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Aug 22, 2015 12:59am
I am shocked at the level of Karachi University students as well as the faculty , choosing her in presence of so many scholars of the city.
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Aug 22, 2015 11:19am
If it wasn't for Ayan's presence, the event wouldn't have a mention anywhere.
Celebrities count by their presence anywhere, be it prison or University.
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Aug 22, 2015 02:04pm
@Love Pakistan JI in KU does not allow any functions . It is a good move
to counter such fanatics.
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Aug 22, 2015 02:34pm
Is KU the same whose VCs were Dr.Mahood Hussain, Dr. Ishtiaq H. Qureshi and so on? Head of the Deptt. should make a thorough inquiry.
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Aug 22, 2015 05:30pm
Well if she plays her card right then she could become a part of our ruling elite. Who knows... Who cares....
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Aug 22, 2015 05:33pm
@Taimoor Khan Yes and that is why Rehman Malik was given honorary degree of Doctorate from same University administration who is now issuing notice to student on inviting Ayaan.
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