Stand-Up Bridges Decades-Long Boundaries — By Crossing The Line

In Pakistan, there aren’t a whole lot of stand-up comics.

“When it comes to satire, I think as a culture, we kind of struggle with it,” says Pakistani stand-up pioneer Saad Haroon.

His humor shines a light into some delicate areas.

“I wrote this song called ‘Burqa Woman,’ which is a parody of ‘Pretty Woman,’ ” Harron says.

He gives the audience a taste of his act:

Burqa woman, in your black sheet

Burqa woman, with your sexy feet

Burqa woman, my love for you, it grows

Every time I see your nose

Haroon’s presenting a talk about comedy at the

Source: Texas Public Radio

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