Letters

Sir: I would like to draw the attention of the authority concerned towards a serious topic: plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic products in the environment that adversely affect wildlife, wildlife habitat or humans. Every part of Pakistan is guaranteed to give a gruesome image of plastic pollution. Karachi, the biggest city of Pakistan is also the most … [Read more...] about Plastic pollution

Sir: Pending merger of the tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a major demand of the people residing in the Federally-Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) has at last been met as jurisdiction of the superior courts has been extended to the tribal areas which is surely a positive step forward in the right direction. President Mamnoon Hussain has signed ‘Supreme Court and High Court (Extension … [Read more...] about Jurisdiction extended

Sir: Apropos report published on 17 April 2018, in your newspaper quoting Chairman NAB and President of National Commission for Enforced Disappearances Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal confirming reports that during tenure of former President Musharraf over 4,000 Pakistanis were handed over to foreigners for dollars is shocking and sickening. It gives you an insight into criminal mindset of Musharraf … [Read more...] about 4,000 Pakistanis sold

Sir: The federal budget for financial year 2018-19 is being presented by the incumbent federal government on April 27 and the budgetary proposals have as such also been finalised by the official quarters. Pretty large number of retired employees spread all over the country have been failing to understand as to why every succeeding government treats them equally with the serving government … [Read more...] about Substantial pension increase

Sir: The ubiquitous use of technology in Pakistan has led to a rise in many crimes. More than 40 percent women are victims of cyber harassment. Therefore, appropriate steps are required to be taken by women in order to deal with cyber harassment. 72 percent of women are not aware about the cybercrime laws and how to deal with it. Many believe that their complaints will not be taken seriously … [Read more...] about Cybercrime laws

Sir: I am depressed with what is happening in our societies and in this world. Last night I went through that Asifa’s rape case. An eight year old girl went through some dreadful incidents one like us cannot even imagine. Words bleed when incidents like these are described. The crime took place in one of India’s most restive regions. Since 1989, there has been an armed revolt in the … [Read more...] about Failure of humanity

Sir: The step taken by the government in shape of amnesty scheme in order to establish economic stability in Pakistan is beyond understanding. I mean government actually giving amnesty to criminals that have undeclared assets. Is it fair? According to our PM this scheme allows the people to file tax return which will increase the revenue and change the economic landscapes of Pakistan. However … [Read more...] about Amnesty Scheme 2018

Sir: Pakistan is essentially supposed to be an agricultural country though industrial sector also makes substantial contribution towards growth of national economy. It is good to note that the agriculture sector growth is showing somewhat improved performance during current financial year as compared to the last couple year’s figures. According to the reports in the print media, the … [Read more...] about Growth in agriculture sector

Sir: There have been seventy one years to our independence; but we have not been able to strengthen our institutions to a desired level. Rather, we have done everything to destroy them for the attainment of our vested interests. Except for the institutions of Army and Federal/Provincial Public Service Commissions, there is hardly an institution within our country we can proudly mention of. The … [Read more...] about Strengthening institutions

Sir: The majority of people wait for the holy month of Ramadan but it comes along with the high prices of daily food items. It has been reported that during the month of Ramadan prices of edible things rise up. Inflation has always been a major problem for the people of Pakistan unfortunately this problem seems to aggravate further in the holy month of Ramadan. It is a painful truth that all the … [Read more...] about Prices in Ramzan