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MAIL BOX
Bus stops
Bus stops are quite common gathering spots for people. A bus stop is not only a place for catching buses, it is also the centre for many other activities. People can be seen standing in long queues waiting for their bus. In summers it is very uncomfortable to stand under the scorching sun waiting for hours. The people waiting at bus stops can be seen scurrying in different directions in order to seek shelter. Steps should be taken to provide comfort to the waiting passengers at the bus stop. Shades along with a few benches must be provided wherever possible for protection from the sun, winds and rain. Waiting for buses is not such a pleasant thing. Let it at least be comfortable.
AMNA SOHAIL, Karachi
IT fiasco
Last year, the government decided to make IT a compulsory subject for students of 1st and 2nd year in colleges all over Sindh. Last year, the 1st year students were made to take up IT in the middle of the year. Later, they were told to give up just before the board exams. This year the same students, who are now studying in 2nd year, were told to take up both the 1st and 2nd years’ IT courses together.
However, the education department still hasn’t confirmed whether there will be an IT examination this year. The whole course has been badly disturbed due to this uncertainty. It’s not even updated. Both the 1st and 2nd year books have been combined in a really confusing manner.
Board exams are just a few months away and not being sure about what to do, we, the students, feel extremely frustrated. I request the concerned authorities to stop playing games and make up their minds. They should cancel the IT paper altogether for the 2nd year students.
RUBA ATHAR, Karachi.
Boyish attire
This is in response to Yasmin Aslam’s debate ‘Why become a tomboy’ (YW, Jan. 25). I do agree with her. Girls, specially teenagers, have started wearing boyish stuff because it makes them feel chic.
But I think that the charm of eastern clothes, a chooridaar with a long shirt and full length dupatta, is just not there in western attire. Our attire has a lot to do with our culture and traditions. We should try and promote our beautiful traditions by adopting them in the most graceful of ways. Appreciating eastern clothes would be a nice beginning.
TAZEEN QURESHI, Karachi
Educational facilities
It goes without saying that education is the key to success. There is a dire need of educated people in our country. It is so sad to see the younger generation being deprived of good educational facilities.
In my city, we do have a college but in name only. We can also take additional computer classes but the courses are very expensive. Even private computer centres charge less.
The real problem with our college is that it is very backward with inadequate teachers and hardly any equipment or facilities. The government should look into the matter immediately.
AMIR WALI, Turbat
Significance of English
THIS refers to the letter ‘Lack of Urdu’ by Maham Hussain (YW Jan. 18). English is the most widely spoken language of the world. Even countries which are extremely proud of their national language cannot shun the language completely. It is a ‘universal language’ in the true sense of the word.
Don’t get me wrong. I am not against Urdu. It is just that we should be well versed in English too. Most global networks telecast significant world events in English. Academically it has perhaps the most extensive reservoir of knowledge, be it scientific, technical, medical or cultural. I believe that if you begin to think in these terms you would be able to understand the sheer utility and importance of the English language.
KHUSHBAKHT SALMAN KHAN, Karachi
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