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Call it exaggeration
Scientifically incorrect diagnosis WITH reference to Amar Jaleel’s column The one who killed his son (February 6), while explaining why the tragic incident occurred, Amar Jaleel says, “When an illiterate or semi-literate person ardently listens to a story several thousand times he is likely to transform his dreams into certain personifications.” While this may happen at times, I disagree with his conclusion in this specific case. Students (and teachers alike) of psychiatry will agree that this unfortunate man was most likely suffering from a psychotic (from the word ‘psychosis’ — meaning out of touch with reality) disorder. To attribute this to stories of childhood, is an oversimplification of the case, and what is more scientifically incorrect. Also of equal importance is the high prevalence and unawareness of psychiatric disorders in Pakistan. ZULFIQAR MIR Little Rock, Arkansas Nurturing relationships WITH reference to the article Nurturing relationships (February 6), one needs to bear in mind that sometimes it is rewarding to be a silent spectator than to be prying into other’s affairs. In the case of the writer, he touches the two extreme points. First, by mingling with colleagues and second ending up by quitting the job. This, of course happens to those who let the rope of being moderate too loose, in terms of interacting with people. Relations are so sensitive threads, that if held tightly will break and if held lightly will muddle up. Hence, understanding the nature of the relation is better than developing them on the basis of experiences. Then only relationship is nurtured based on trust and honesty. Otherwise, one has to meet such disappointing ends as the writer had to. MUNEER AHMED DOMKI Larkana The kite and Basant WITH reference to the article The kite and Basant (February 6), the writer appears to be flying over the ground realities while observing about the soothing impacts of it on a society like ours where there is a little share of smile and fun. Without tracing the roots and religious beliefs let’s think of the festival in question, realistically. Over the years, besides immeasurable material loss, many innocent lives have been lost. Over exposure on official level has fuelled the passion as a result the loss continues rising. After all, flooding the sky with lights and kites does not reflect any lofty aims and ambitions. Given the ground realities, expecting checks from the authorities and people abiding by the same is a bizarre idea. The only answer is awareness attached to our belief in miracles. WAHEED TUNIO Karachi | ||
WITH reference to Amar Jaleel’s column Call it exaggeration (February 13), like so many other people, I believe that Amar Jaleel, in the middle of an interesting narration, kills the readers’ interest by exaggerating against Gen. Zia-ul-Haq, even on occasions when it’s irrelevant. No wonder he is a deep admirer of Z.A. Bhutto, but he shouldn’t distort historical and religious facts just to reflect his love for Bhutto.|
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