Sir: Police duty is the protection of citizens but presently, in Karachi, police officials are fleecing the commonman by asking money from street wanders and small traders. After Corona pandemic, everyone is struggling against hunger, but even these days, police officials are forcing people for bribes ie Rs 5,000 a week is being taken from […]
Letters
LoC violation
Sir: On August 14 night Indian army started LoC violations and opened indiscriminately firing by using the heavy weapons. It is proven that Indian still not digested Pakistani’s independence. Indian always violates LoC and people bear the loss of lives and their livelihood. Time has come to end miseries and oppression of Kashmiris and the […]
Senior citizens’ rights
Sir: Despite tall claims, senior citizens are still treated badly in banks and other public places. In the pension branch Pakistan Post Office, senior citizens have to wait for hours to get their monthly pension. According to sources, majority of pensioner are received their pension from the declared banks but still, a large number of […]
Excessive billing
Sir: Months June, July, August and September are very tough for Pakistanis because of the highest ever electricity rates in Pakistan. More than 50 percent per unit rate is increased since last year and billing has been increased more than 200 percent due to levy and taxes imposed by the government. It seems that government […]
After Corona
Sir: Strict lockdown was imposed in Pakistan and northern areas after Corona epidemic. This caused a reduction in littering and pollution in northern areas especially. Our government has lifted the lockdown amid a reduction in Corona cases and people are rushing towards hill stations and news are coming that Kalam, Kaghan/Naran, and Gilgit Baltistan are […]
14 August celebration
Sir: People all over Pakistan are ready to celebrate Independence Day with patriotic zeal and zest. Many people who attend the Independence Day parades dress up in green and white, the Pakistani flag’s colours. Pakistan’s Independence Day also pays homage to people who had sacrificed their lives for Pakistan’s freedom. A change of guard takes […]
Beirut blast
Sir: Hundreds of people died and more than 5,000 injured in a massive explosion in Beirut. Hundreds of reported casualties have raised fears of an increase in the number of deaths. More than 300,000 people have been evicted from their homes. Authorities have described Beirut as a “disaster city” and set a two-week state of […]
Black sheeps in police
Sir: Many police employees’ act and deeds cause severe damage to police department. No doubt like other government departments, the police department also has different complaints like bribe, bhatta, free food, free travelling in public transport and the most dangerous is – authoritarianism. This authoritarianism distinguishes police from other departments. Moreover, the police department has […]
Pandemic ambush
Sir: Covid-19, as we know it, is still on the rampage and Pakistan is amongst the worst-hit countries. The pandemic is decelerating an already dwindling economy of Pakistan. It is doing the groundwork for a deeper downturn in the economy by dint of lockdown of markets, closure of industries, loss of potential international customers, and […]
Electricity theft and bills
Sir: As per media reports, electricity theft in Sindh is on top, Balochistan is second. In Punjab southern areas are pointed out for electricity theft. The majority of Punjab areas have lesser theft cases and the irony is that, in bill recovery, Punjab is on the top. So. the provincial governments are requested to ensure […]