I'm suchay liar. :P

On 19^th of June 2011, “SOCH”, an independent student body oriented organization that aims at ameliorating the medical prospects of the indigent patients at Civil Hospital, took the initiative of organizing the “DUHS Carnival”. The carnival spanned from 2pm to 11 pm and invited an array of young individuals from all over Karachi other than the students of DUHS to add their unique colours to the event’s canvas much analogous to the bright ambiance of the summers and make it all the more memorable. The event was held on the lush green ground of the Ojha Campus and was contained in what paved a large area for accommodating all of the assets it had in store for it’s attendees. SOCH had also been vigilant about the pervasive security crisis and ensured safety for all the guests.

Upon entering, one found the ground adorned with stalls, each of which uniquely exhibited elements pertaining to our culture, fields of education, entertainment and most importantly scrumptious desi food and drinks! The burgeoning inflation was something one escaped from when it came to buying the delicacies and the likes because all of the items came at quite affordable prices. The most popular, however, was the blueberry slush that was seemingly in every other person’s hands.

Apart from things for sale, the Carnival materialized the finest forms of entertainment including the “Pakistan’s David Blane” who confounded his viewers with his striking illusions, a large jumping castle and swings that revived the child in many of the attendees and made them relive the golden days of the past.

However, all of the aforementioned events soon became a mere prelude to the climax of the carnival as soon as a green Vitz with Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood of “Strings” inside gushed in the ground embarking their grand entrance. The adrenaline shot high in many as they waited impatiently outside the terminus of the concert field as the band warmed up. Within an hour an enthusiastic crowd rushed in the area and was taken by storm with String’s opening track “Yahan koi aanay wala hai”. Strings then continued to amaze and involve the audience with their subsequent hits and ended their saga with their latest number inspired by Faiza Ahmed Faiz’s “Main to dekhun ga”.

It was not long before the euphoria amongst the audience was escalated by Aunty Disco Project’s advent that honored DUHS with their second last concert before their split. They managed to impress a vast number of people with their innovative music; so much so much that it prompted an appreciable number of fans out of those who came to the Carnival oblivious of their existence. ADP ended their performance with their commercial hit “Sultanat” and left the crowd awestruck by their signature theatrics inclusive of the “Naved” factor as many who were present there would be familiar with. :P

To conclude the happenings, SOCH has made a remarkable effort by truly giving a different picture contrary to the much perceived prosaic image of medical institutions. The organizing team has also exemplified themselves as true pioneers by displaying sheer dedication with their endeavor to give the public a memorable experience and bar few can accomplish. We hope that their hard work reciprocates with an equally appreciable sum for charity and a drive to do further for what they stand for.