Where is future going?

Published December 16, 2017

RECENTLY, a video had gone viral on the internet in which a 13-year-old boy, named Kamlesh, was being interviewed. Although the boy belonged to India, it was sad that the people took it as a fun. I went through many comments, videos, etc, making fun of Kamlesh and his dangerous drug addiction. These kids are the future of this world. I am surprised to know there has not been any action taken for the benefit and rehabilitation of Kamlesh.

The video showed only one Kamlesh, but, in reality, there are thousands like him out there, even in our own country. People should show a sense of responsibility and discourage such videos and actions. I am sorry to say that governments in South Asia have failed to nip the evil of drug addiction in the bud.

I wish Pakistanis made efforts to help this miserable section of society.

Aamna Nawaz

Rawalpindi

Published in Dawn, December 16th, 2017

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