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Quaid-i-Azam used to say that what our people need is a good education for the development of the country. Yet, despite the many steps taken to improve the system of education in Pakistan, we are still at loss.
Age-old course books are producing illiterates out of our children. There is no standard of merit. Moreover, government schools are in a horrible condition, with no electricity, proper furniture or teachers. There are no scholarships for Matriculation students in the Karachi Board, discouraging poor children from continuing with their education.
We are paving the way to ruin our future generations with this state of affairs. I would like to request the President, Prime Minister and the Education Minister of Pakistan to give a serious consideration to this sector for the welfare of the Nation.
MUNIB AGHA
“Smoking is injurious to health”
We hear this statement everyday, but cigarette smoking is a socially accepted practice. Cigarettes contain tobacco, which has nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive, so people who start smoking get addicted quickly.
Cigarette smoke releases more than 4,000 chemicals, and carcinogenic substances, most of which are harmful to the body and cause diseases like lung cancer, heart diseases, etc. Passive smoke is also dangerous.
Glamourous advertisements by cigarette companies compel people to smoke, but it is a bad habit and a waste of money. Youngsters specially are at a great risk because when they see their elders smoking, they follow in their footsteps, and also start smoking. For many young people, it has become a fad and a symbol of freedom and maturity. Many smokers say that it relieves tension and depression. Many smoke under peer pressure, to impress girls or to establish a heroic impression for themselves. But they should all realize that through smoking there are no gains in the end but only one loser ... and that is the smoker himself.
ATA AFREEN,
Karachi.
Teacher-student relationship
A teacher plays a vital role in either building up or breaking down an educated nation. Through my school, I have learned that the rapport between a teacher and a student is as important as the education imparted by the teacher. But it is sad to see that the teachers in our country are teaching just to fulfil the formality of their jobs and earn their salary. Teachers don’t want to encourage or motivate students or impart quality education because they themselves are dissatisfied with their jobs. They have insufficient salaries and limited educational resources.
The government should impart modern training to teachers so that they may improve their teaching techniques and make themselves role models for students. Teachers should also be provided with modern teaching equipment. This will encourage and facilitate students with new ideas and approaches.
ANEEL NAEEM,
Turbat
Save the earth!
I would like to draw the attention of Pakistani youth to the rising problem of Global Warming. Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, etc. are the main causes of the changing temperature of our planet Earth. These climatic changes cause drought, floods, storms and forest fires. It is our responsibility to save the environment so as to lead a healthy life. These gases also cause health hazards like lung and heart problems, eye irritation and skin diseases. Moreover, the ecological balance of the earth is disturbed, as well as marine life is also being affected.
To avoid all these mishaps, it is our duty to take care of our environment. We must stop or at least reduce the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and wood), which are the main producers of greenhouse gases. Cars should run on CNG instead of petrol. We must plant more trees and reduce pollution. If we want our future generation to breathe in a fresh and healthy environment, we will have to take these preventive steps now.
BASIT RAZA FAZAL,
Karachi
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