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Copy cats with mikes!
I wonder why singers copy other singers’ songs. In some songs, not only the composition but also the lyrics are similar to those sung by someone else. Some time back I bought an album of a local singer in which a song was a complete copy of a song released by a UK based Punjabi Artist. Almost all the lyrics are the same, save the name of the places. I was just terribly disappointed to listen to the song. Moreover, many of our pop artists have copied the complete music or lyrics from other singers.
I request all the singers not to indulge in such activities; they must try to compose their own songs. If they cannot, they should quit claiming to be musicians. Copying others’ music doesn’t make one an artist.
Fawaz Mirza,
Peshawar
Let’s be different
The defeat of the Pakistani team in any sport, especially cricket, is surely disappointing and depressing for its fans, especially if all of a sudden a team which was considered “Favourite” seemed to give away the match on a platter to their opponents.
But the funny part is that if a team wins it is titled as unbeatable but if it loses it is regarded as a team which does not know a single thing about the game; for which its players have dedicated their lives and made fabulous careers.
There is no denying the fact that Pakistan team sometimes plays very badly though they do not lack the potential. What they are seriously lacking is confidence and consistency. So why don’t we be different and be supportive.
Bismah Mirza,
Karachi
Environmental pollution
I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the pollution caused by cement dust coming from a cement factory situated at Manghopir Road. During dry weather, its dust spreads over an area of about a seven to eight-kilometre radius depending on air direction, making it not only difficult to walk but to breathe as well. The dust particles cause irritation and redness of the eyes.
The participants of the recently held International Chest Conference on the subject of ‘Pondering for a healthier tomorrow’, at Quetta concluded that smoking and air pollution are creating health problems. They said that it was a matter of great concern that Third World Countries are facing health care problems. Besides on the occasion of the World Asthma Day held on May 2, environmental pollution has been pointed out as a major cause of chest diseases.
I request the authorities concerned to take some concrete action in this regard, because not only are human beings badly affected by this menace but vegetation and buildings are also affected.
Sayeda Marium Zehra
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