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EVERYDAY people just go past these dirty roads and don’t do anything about it and then afterwards just start complaining about them. Why?
They have no right to complain because these are the very same people who litter these roads. Why?
I would like to ask them why do they complain and just blame the government? You are responsible for everything you do and you are the only one who can help better your surroundings.
So if you want your surroundings to be neat and clean then stop complaining and try to make a difference.
SHUMAILA DHANJI,
Karachi
Islamic, un-Islamic?
USUALLY people are confused as to what is Islamic and what is not. Every thing that has been told to us by our Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) and God is Islamic, and everything else is un-Islamic. Celebrations that have been instructed by our Prophet (Aqeeqa, Eids and Valima) are Islamic and all others are un- Islamic (birthdays, wedding parties). If anyone has a confusion I would suggest that you look for the answers in the Quran, then discuss it with a cleric. Our Holy book has all the answers you need.
AISHA MEMON,
Hyderabad
The abuse of computers
NO DOUBT, the computer is a basic necessity of the 21st century. But it is seen that most teenagers are misusing it.
Most teenagers use the Internet as a source to fool others and do other weird stuff. It’s important that parents keep a watch on how their children use this important resource that can either make or break them.
ASIFA IQBAL,
Hyderabad
Polluting our seas
A COUPLE of months ago, a Greek oil tanker Tasman Spirit got stuck in the sea. It contained 64,000 tons of crude oil; most of which leaked into the sea and polluted the already polluted water of the Clifton Beach. This catastrophe was the result and a great example of law-breaking. According to Karachi Port Trust (KPT) laws any ship that is more than 15 years old is not to be permitted to enter the harbour. Ignoring the law, the Tasman Spirit, entered the harbour. If the navigator had abided by this law, all of this havoc could have been prevented.
Now, just because of this carelessness, the people of this city are suffering from severe pollution. The beach cleaners and foreign experts are at risk of various diseases.
Not only the people, but the marine life is also under threat. This oil slick can adversely affect our precious mangroves, and the migration of birds from Siberia will also be affected.
Who is responsible for this? The Karachi Port Trust, the crew of the ship, the Government? Everybody seems to be blaming the other. I think that whoever is responsible for this should be taken to task.
S.M.KUMAIL,
Karachi
Living in harmony
THIS is in response to Qazi Anum Naeem’s letter (YW August 30) ‘Why this discrimination?’ I think that she has only seen one side of the picture. In Punjab we have a segment that is not very privileged as well. I myself have had to experience the bitter side of this province. I can firmly say that Punjab is facing the same problems like Sindh and NWFP, as we too are a Third World nation. I remember that when I went to Karachi in 1996 I was very impressed by the city’s transportation system. Lahore at that time was experiencing the worst transportation problems and commuters were forced to move in little wagons.
I request all my young readers not to provoke discrimination and differences but instead work together to make Pakistan a better place.
ASIM KALEEM,
Lahore
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