POLITICAL POLARISATION: General elections do not represent a solution to every problem, including economy, stability and harmony. They certainly cannot bring normalcy to a nation in crisis. As things stand today in Pakistan, elections are more likely to add fuel to the fire already raging. At present, political polarisation is at its peak in society, and holding elections in this situation will be disastrous. But according to the Constitution, elections should be held within 90 days of the dissolution of an assembly. So, then, what is the way ahead? Can the doctrine of necessity have a rebirth?

Malik ul Quddoos
Karachi

SELECTION CENTRES: The lack of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Navy (PN) selection centres in Larkana is discouraging to the locals. Larkana is the fourth most populous city of Sindh having hundreds of thousands of individuals aspiring to join the prestigious institutions, but there is no selection centre in the city. The relevant authorities would do well to prioritise the issue on their agenda of development schemes in the future.

Mumtaz Ali Buledi
Larkana

VICTIMS OF AGONY: Floodwaters may have receded in several areas, but the misery of the victims does not have an end in sight. In villages surrounding Dokri city, the victims are still suffering, having to spend their days and nights without a shelter over their heads. There is nothing but starvation and diseases all across the region. The government needs to pay immediate attention to the matter.

Abdul Rehman Dero
Dokri

COMMENDABLE JOB: For having improved the dilapidated transportation system in the province, the government deserves to be appreciated. The People’s Bus Service (PBS) lies at the core of the system which offers convenient fare along with convenience and safety to the commuters. The remaining outdated vehicles should now be taken off the streets and replaced the modern ones. That will be great when it happens.

Muhammad Jawwad Qamar
Karachi

Published in Dawn, March 25th, 2023