BAHRIA TOWN ISSUES: Those who have a property in Bahria Town, Karachi, are the most aggrieved party in whatever the friction is between the real estate developer and the government. They have invested huge amounts in acquiring plots and making constructions thereon, which must be protected. They should not suffer owing to lapses on the part of the builders or the negligence on the part of the government machinery. All possible efforts are needed to protect the interest of such investors. As a first step, the company’s management should liaise with the Malir Development Authority (MDA) and other relevant departments of the Sindh government to explore a workable solution. Besides, the management should issue its official version on the issues that are surrounding the project so that the uncertainty may end.

Abdul Alim Nasir
Karachi

GHALIB: This is with reference to the report “Ghalib’s 226th birthday goes unnoticed” (Dec 27). I was fortunate to be invited by the government of India to visit Ghalib’s home, acknowledging my work on Ghalib, comprising the first complete translation of the master’s Urdu and Persian ghazals in English. I am often asked at gatherings about what is so special about Ghalib. And I tell them that the answer lies in their question itself. If somebody is still a matter of discussion more than a couple of centuries after death, there has to be something seriously special about such an existence.

Sarfaraz Niazi
Chicago, USA

UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS: I recently went to Islamabad from Karachi via a local airline that operates both nationally and internationally. I was impressed by in-flight services and the wonderful staff during my journey. However, I was disappointed by the poor quality of the seat cushions that had a negative impact on my overall experience. It felt like I was sitting on a wooden base. All Pakistani airlines should check the quality of the seats, and prioritise the comfort of all their passengers.

Mumraiz Khan
Karachi

Published in Dawn, January 9th, 2024