Mailbox

Published February 3, 2018

Appreciate good things

I believe, everyone can do anything if they want to but all one needs is motivation and encouragement.

No doubt, the Pakistani youth has the passion to bring a better change in the society, but majority of people spread negativity, they even criticise others for doing good to others.

My message to the readers is that, just explore your skills and excel in the respective field of your interest and remain positive throughout your life. Always encourage your siblings, class fellows, neighbours, cousins and especially the poor.

Make a change in your community as it’s our duty to pay back to society.

So, let’s destroy the negative thoughts, let’s bring equality and spread peace.

Kashaf Khurram,

Multan

Respect begets respect

This is with reference to the story “Respect begets respect” by Sana Samad (YW, December 30).

The story described the views of a student who was an expert in getting good grades, but due to lack of manners he had no respect in his class and even in society. Even though he was a position holder and was very intelligent, no one wished to sit with him due to his arrogant attitude.

We can conclude from the story that good manners are very important as compared to good grades, because manners will carry you where grades won’t go.

Adil Bashir,

Sukkur

II

The story “Respect begets respect” by Sana Samad was a nice story. Although we know a lot about ethics and good manners, stories always reinforce these ideas, for instance, giving respect to everyone as this story showed us.

Aman did not give respect to anyone. His father tried to make him understand but he never paid heed to it. And when finally he realised his mistake, he was embarrassed at his behaviour.

It is clear that if we respect others, we will receive respect in return.

Ambreen Kanwal,

Karachi

Cook-it -yourself

I have been reading this magazine for about as long as I can remember and have always enjoyed reading it because the magazine is full of interesting things.

One of the sections, “Cook-it–yourself” comes with great recipes and delicious snacks, and both my sister and my cousin go nuts about it. However, they are still learning to cook and I hope someday they will be able to cook well.

Essam Waqar,

Turbat

Published in Dawn, Young World, February 3rd, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

A new war
Updated 01 Mar, 2026

A new war

UNLESS there is an immediate diplomatic breakthrough, the joint Israeli-American aggression against Iran launched on...
Breaking the cycle
01 Mar, 2026

Breaking the cycle

THE confrontation between Pakistan and Afghanistan has taken a dangerous turn. Attacks, retaliatory strikes and the...
Anonymous collections
01 Mar, 2026

Anonymous collections

THE widespread emergence of ‘nameless donation boxes’ soliciting charity in cities and towns across Punjab...
Afghan hostilities
Updated 28 Feb, 2026

Afghan hostilities

The need is for an immediate ceasefire and substantive negotiations, with the onus on the Taliban to rein in cross-border attacks.
Cutting taxes
28 Feb, 2026

Cutting taxes

PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s plan to cut direct taxes for businesses in the next budget acknowledges the strain...
KCR challenge
28 Feb, 2026

KCR challenge

THE Karachi Circular Railway is being discussed again. It seems that the project, or, rather, the hopes of it, are...