Sir: Day and night we see children and disabled women and men all begging for money on the streets of Pakistan. Despite laws to check this evil there is no curb on begging. If you are to go anywhere in the city, from markets to traffic signals, a flock of beggars will exploit our passions for the poor. We should not give them money; instead, we should make a steady environment for them to get jobs, make their homes, make hospitals for them and even schools for their education. According to article 25 A, these children on the streets should be provided with education and the government should take care of this need.
We do not know what the money we give to beggars is used for. It could be used for illegal purposes also. Giving money to them will not get them anywhere. We see the same beggars on the streets every day, meaning that nothing changes for them through our misdirected charity. While the government fails to implement laws, at least we should stop giving them money and instead think about changing their lives.
ZAINAB ZAFAR
Islamabad
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