Sir: As per media reports, robberies incidents at ATM machines and purse snatching is suddenly increased. Outlaws are taking advantage of Coronavirus as the police department is busy to fight against this epidemic. I request the concerned authorities to concentrate on robbery incidents as lockdown is relaxed. ZAHID PERVEZ AWAN Lahore
Letters
Robberies near Eid
Sir: As per media reports, robberies incidents at ATM machines and purse snatching is suddenly increased. Outlaws are taking advantage of Coronavirus as the police department is busy to fight against this epidemic. I request the concerned authorities to concentrate on robbery incidents as lockdown is relaxed. ZAHID PERVEZ AWAN, Lahore
Karachi heatwave
Sir: Heatwave continues in Karachi which is now a common scenario of hot weather for a few years. Once, Karachi was the only planned city of Pakistan at the time of independence but in 70s, people divided into many segments ie political and ethnically. And then, Karachiites vanished, Karachi expended politically without any prior planning, […]
Lockdown and masses
Sir: Lockdown was announced soon after Coronavirus threat in Pakistan. This lockdown was never imposed properly neither people took it seriously. Seems city administration is sleeping and was reluctant to bound people within the boundary of their homes resulting an increase in the number of Corona patients. Presently, lockdown is relaxed and people are out […]
Keep the distance! Please!
Sir: According to reports, the Corona epidemic is going nowhere and people around the world will have to face it for two years – atleast. Moreover, to avoid Coronavirus, there are few sentences we should follow ie stay home, wear face-mask, keep the social distance means don’t shake hands or hugging to your dear ones. […]
SMEs during Covid-19
Sir: When Coronavirus left most of us economically deprived, SMEs in Pakistan are also affected being unprepared for such circumstances. According to SMEDA’s survey, “The impact of COVID-19 on SMEs”, shows 95 percent of SMEs forced to reduce their production, 92 percent reported disruption in their supply chain and 23 percent revealed 100 percent loss […]
World thalassemia day
Sir: World thalassemia day is held on May 8th every year to raise awareness about thalassemia disease, its precautionary measures, and knowledge about steps to prevent the spread of it among people around the world. This day is observed to encourage those who are struggling to live with this disease. This day is a remembrance […]
Water shortage
Sir: I crave the hospitality of the columns of your esteemed newspaper to draw the attention of local authorities towards the problem of water supply in our Sector. For the last two years. The water supply in our colony has become very irregular. Out of the seven days, the supply is given three days only […]
Lingering lockdown
Sir: Coronavirus patients are increasing in Pakistan despite hard efforts by the government. Government asked people to stay home, they didn’t, the government request people to cover the face with a mask, the majority of people seen on roads are without a mask. Moreover, those who are following government instruction to stay home are now […]
Sir: As soon as the holy month of Ramadan starts, prices of edible items, vegetables, fruits, and all other basic and necessary products go up by 30 to 40 percent every year. The profiteers and hoarders earn maximum money with less effort. Presently, price control committee and other government departments are unable to control commodities […]