Refusing bribes comes at a cost, honest officers live on two rotis and a pickle
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A man got out of a Bykea ride and gave the rider a fifty-rupee note in addition to the fixed fare – a tip for the rider. This is a common sight, but in Karachi's Scheme 33 area, it became significant when I noticed the rider's trousers.
They were white – the type usually worn by traffic police officers or Pakistan Navy personnel. Looking closely, I noticed a white uniform shirt peeking out from under his shirt, along with a reflective jacket worn at night.
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