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Mail Box: Pakistani players’ English
Why are Pakistani players not taught English? I find myself pretty embarrassed when I watch Pakistani players holding trophies and conveying their message in nonsensical English.
By speaking such incorrect English the players leave a bad impression on the international community, even if they have won the match. Someone in the cricket board must take firm measures to deal with this issue.
MAHINDHAR GHANWANI
Traffic menace
Ramazan has started with its blessings. This is a very sacred month but there is one problem that everyone regardless of one’s status seems to face and that is traffic jams.
People face this problem when going home in the evening. Sometimes due to this problem people are unable to reach home before Iftar and often are seen breaking their fast on the road. This is really sad.
It is therefore my request to the authorities to take appropriate measures to solve this problem so that everyone can enjoy the month of Ramazan with full zeal.
SHAISTA SALEEM
Crossing boundaries
Moving to foreign lands in search of greener pastures has become a growing trend in this part of the world. It has been observed that even though people have the best of everything in this country, yet they yearn to go abroad and earn a living there. It is said that our experts and professionals are reluctant to serve their own country.
I request everyone who is planing to go abroad to reconsider their decision and if possible serve their own homeland.
MOHAMMAD ZAKIR,
12 years, Karachi
The hijab issue
As a Muslim and a citizen of Pakistan I have observed that the women of Pakistan have given hijab a bad name. Only 25 per cent of the women who observe hijab do it properly and follow the rules of Islam but the other women have made a mockery of the issue.
These days some women who wear aabaya and hijab are also seen stealing at various shops. This is a very wrong practice. Please follow the rules of Islam in the right spirit.
KHADIJA ALI, 13 YEARS,
Karachi
Help education
Through your esteemed newspaper, I want to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards this matter which demands immediate attention.
My sister appeared in the HSC-Part 1 this year. The aunt of one of the girls in her class taught in the college, where the examination centre was set, and helped that girl during the paper.
My sister was astonished to see that even the invigilator did not stop her. I want to point out that if this kind of behaviour is adopted for education then it is guaranteed that our country will not be able to stand up to the standards of other advanced nations.
I request the government to take measures regarding this problem, for the sake of all students.
SADIA JAFFER, 13 YEAR,
Karachi
Conserving water
Nowadays people use a lot of water daily for their chores but fail to conserve water. They only think of today not about tomorrow. What will happen if all potable water ends? Even now there is a dearth in rains. If this will carry on then by 2025, two thirds of the population will be living in countries with water shortage.
An estimated 1.4 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, 2.7 billion people have no access to waste disposal which pollutes the water and 5 billion people die each year from water borne diseases.
The increasing demand of water used in houses, industries, environment and agriculture is creating a shortage for potable water. We need to take measures to solve this problem together with the government now, or else it would be too late.
HAFSAH SARFRAZ,
Sialkot
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