System Down Hai

System Down Hai is a haunting Urdu-language theatrical production in Karachi that blends modern theatre with traditional storytelling and poetry. The play follows Abdul Ghafoor, a man of humble means, who finds himself seated in an investigation cell at Barzakh — the Islamic concept of a stopover between heaven and earth — where he recounts the story of his death, his life, his love, and a dangerous profession that ultimately costs him everything. The narrative weaves poetry, memory, and mortality into one unforgettable experience. Written by: Bee Gul Directed by: Khalid Ahmad Cast: Nazar Ul Hassan Poet: Nazeer Akbar Abadi Language: Urdu Duration: 50 minutes