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Brain drain
Riding on the crest of a wave WITH reference to the article, Riding on the crest of a wave (September 12), one should keep in mind the overall role of the industry and its effect on the Pakistani economy viz. technological and human resource development, employment, investment, industrialization and the general economic front. The current direct investment by car manufacturers in the country’s economy is over Rs8 billion and today the domestic automobile industry contributes no less than Rs30 billion a year to the national exchequer, providing livelihood directly and indirectly to over 115,000 people. Continued efforts of the auto industry to meet the increasing demand are evident from the fact that the production capacity has significantly been increased along with initiation of second shifts by most manufacturers. Today, this vendor industry is one of the industrial sector’s best potential, particularly for exports. Pakistani auto-parts are also being exported to many countries, including the Western bloc. We are even exporting auto parts, of vehicles that are not manufactured in Pakistan, such as Mercedes, Ford Van, Morris and even the famous London taxi. However, this is for the critics and other self-centred factions to realize the significance of the auto industry towards the prosperity of Pakistan, and at the same time, acknowledge its success in fulfilling its commitments to the consumers, in terms of quality, service, value and delivery. NABEEL HASHMI Lahore Politics of piety WITH reference to the interview Politics of piety (September 5), I would like to argue the PML General Secretary’s claim that Islam in the subcontinent was spread by Sufis, not by sword. This is indeed contradictory to what we have read in our history curriculum. Sindh has been titled Bab-ul-Islam. This means that Islam was born in the subcontinent after Muhammad Bin Qasim defeated Raja Dahir, militarily, in AD712. Our so-called ‘history’ has told us that Islam globally liberated people, who were under the rule of tyrants; therefore, they embraced Islam. If so, I would like to ask our historians a single question: Why are Iraqi’s the fighting against American occupying forces, despite the fact that Saddam Hussein has been declared a tyrant president who has killed thousands of Kurds and Shia Muslims? FAIZ MUHAMMAD JAKHRANI Karachi Gorakh’s natural beauty WITH reference to Mr Azmat Ansari’s reply (August 29) to my letter, my intention was not to undermine or criticize his efforts. Due to the heavy influx of refugees and their related problems, including paucity of funds and very limited role of media in those days, Gorakh Valley Project was not properly focussed. Even though a lot of money was spent on the construction of Dau Dam, today only old settlers of the area would be able to point out where the dam was being built. Even engineers posted in that district would not be able to take you to that place, without the help of a local guide, what to speak of Gorakh. I think Mr Ansari should keep his brave and courageous expeditions and keep enlightening people about his achievements. FAIZAN GHANI BROHI Hyderabad | ||
WITH reference to the article Brain drain (August 22), I would like to throw some light on the causes of brain drain.|
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