The street performers first appeared a few years ago along busy intersections of Islamabad.
Perhaps in a different place, the emergence of mimes on the street looking to earn a few dollars might go unnoticed.
But this is Pakistan, where things under the security state often are not as simple as they seem.
Lookouts for powerful politicians?
“But here, you see a beggar and you think to yourself, ‘He’s working for them,’” he added, referring to Pakistan’s powerful intelligence services.
Persons:
”, Habib Kareem, ‘, ’
Organizations:
Lookouts
Locations:
Islamabad, Pakistan