Believe in yourself,
not AI

This is concerning the story “Believe in yourself, not AI” by Mulaikah Zafar (YW, February 15). The writer urges young readers not to let AI dominate them, but instead to engage their minds by thinking critically and acting wisely.

When you use your critical thinking to solve problems, you not only strengthen your ability to reason, but also build confidence in your own ideas and decisions.

Using AI is not a bad thing; it is going to revolutionise the world. While it has many drawbacks, people are becoming increasingly dependent on AI. However, we must strike a balance, using AI as a tool while not losing sight of our own critical thinking and wisdom

Sarfaraz Ahmed Laghari,
Sanghar

Sheep lamp

This is regarding the Wonder Crafts, “Sheep lamp” by The Crafter (YW, February 15). The idea of turning an everyday item like a plastic bottle into a glowing sheep lamp was really amazing. What I liked most was how the writer kept the steps simple and used things that were easily available at home. The crafts section always encourages kids to reuse materials creatively instead of throwing them away.

Overall, it was a delightful read that made me want to try it out right away!

Zunaira Khalid,
Abbottabad

Pakistan’s colourful rolling galleries

This is regarding the cover story “Pakistan’s colourful rolling galleries” by Shahmeer Asif (YW, February 15).

As an art lover, I was captivated by the way this article highlighted the intricate details and cultural richness of truck art. I’ve seen these trucks on the roads but never imagined the craftsmanship and history behind them.

Learning about techniques like chamak patti and the regional variations across Pakistan was fascinating. This piece truly made me appreciate the passion and skill of our local artisans.

Sara Kamal,
Karachi

II

I’ve always admired our decorated trucks, but the cover story “Pakistan’s colourful rolling galleries” by Shahmeer Asif gave me a whole new perspective. It was interesting to read about the history, symbolism and effort that goes into making each truck a moving piece of art.

Truck art is indeed one of Pakistan’s proudest and most vibrant cultural symbols. I would like to thank the writer for writing on such an interesting topic and the YW team for publishing the article. I look forward to reading more about Pakistan’s culture and rich heritage in the future.

Zeeshan Ali,
Lahore

Published in Dawn, Young World, April 26th, 2025