MISUSING SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships at the university level are aimed at providing opportunities to talented and deserving students for pursuing higher education without facing financial issues. Unfortunately, many of the financially deprived students miss this opportunity, while those from well-off families grab it by showing fake salary slips and other documents. And they spend the stipend amount on their luxuries. On the other hand, the needy students are unable to complete their education, and suffer from anxiety and depression. The universities should fairly and carefully evaluate the applications, and shortlist the most deserving students for such scholarships. No matter how much time it takes, the evaluation should be done after a comprehensive inquiry.

Muhammad Darwesh
Sukkur

GOVERNMENT AGENDA: Without curtailing corruption, tightening the noose around inflation, stopping currency speculation, bringing down the official discount rate, decreasing the utility charges to a bearable level, maintaining law and order in every city, and providing peace of mind to the beleaguered citizens of the country, the masses may not be satisfied and will not care whoever governs and rules the country. These measures must be taken by the incumbent government to satisfy the common man of Pakistan.

Mumraiz Khan
Karachi

BEHIND THE CAMERA: The latest British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony was held in London recently where several new categories were introduced to appreciate all the technicians and professionals associated with the final production. However, it is heart-wrenching to see in Pakistan no one appreciates the team working behind the camera. This practice should come to an end, and those working behind the camera should be respected for the dedication and hard work they put in.

Hajra Rauf
Karachi

Published in Dawn, March 5th, 2024