Ghost teachers

I feel ashamed to say that many government schools in rural areas contain no teachers. Only the buildings are there while the teachers stay at home instead of taking classes.

This is one of the reasons why our country is not progressing. Some time back I went to my native place Khairabad, where I visited both the primary and high schools. I didn’t see a single female teacher present in classes. The tenth and ninth grades classes were being taught by male teachers who were also taking fees from the poor students. So, it is my humble request to the government to take suitable actions in this regard so that students are given their right to education.

Hani Shakir Khairabadi, 

Khairabad

From reactive to proactive

This is regarding the article “From reactive to proactive” by Sadia Maqsood (YW, April, 28). The writer skilfully distinguished between ‘reactive’ and ‘proactive’ people and shared many traits of the two.

The ‘reactives’ blame others when they fail or face any problem. They take revenge, that is why they don’t succeed in life and remain disappointed with themselves.

Even if it is their fault, they don’t accept it.

On the other hand, ‘proactives’ know how to deal with failure, they face and control the situation no matter how hard it becomes for them. They know their responsibilities and they focus on what they lack and how they can make it right. No wonder they usually pass all their tests with flying colours.

Babar Ali,

Larkana

II

This is with reference to the article “From reactive to proactive”, by Sadia Maqsood.

Our society is full of people who always blame others for their failures and grumble. They do not find opportunities, but wait for them. Because they are frequently filled with negative thoughts and attitude, it leads them to depression, sadness, distress, desolation and misery.

Just as this quote indicates, “Our actions are controlled by our thoughts”, reactive people think negatively so negative things occur in their lives but, negativity can be overcome when people start living proactively rather than reactively.

If every individual starts to take their own responsibilities positively, a new and positive change will take place in society. 

Uzma Ashraf,

Khairpur

Strive for peace

This is regarding the story “Strive for peace” written by Syeda Fizza (YW, June 9). I really enjoyed reading the story, especially the hidden message in it.

I look forward to reading more such articles as this one that promote good values and ideals.

Sumera Nadir,

Karachi

Published in Dawn, Young World, July 28th, 2018