PEACE RESTORATION: Kashmore, Ghotki, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Shikarpur and many other districts in Sindh have been under the grip of dacoits, muggers and outlaws. The law-enforcement agencies have tried to control the situation by transferring and posting various officials in such districts, but have failed to maintain peace. Pakistan’s security forces must intervene and carry out urgent retaliatory actions and military operations in the affected areas.

Mazhar Ali
Ghotki

ANOTHER PROGRAMME: The government has hinted at a new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and has been talking about increasing the annual tax revenue by over 50 per cent in the coming years. Every target is achievable for the country if attempted with honesty, professionalism and dedication. But the government itself must adopt simplicity and take austerity measures first.

Mumraiz Khan
Karachi

POLICE FAILURE: The police force in Karachi has failed to do the basic job of keeping citizens safe. This year alone, 44 lives have been lost to street crimes. Last year, 90,000 cases of street crimes were reported; 246 cases per day. The rich have private security guards, while the powerful have police guards. It is the common man who has been left at the mercy of outlaws. The present wave of street crimes in Karachi is a manifestation of years of neglect.

Saad Ali
Karachi

EXPLOITATION OF COMMUTERS: During my recent trip to Hyderabad, I observed the exploitation by shops at bus stands. These shops unabashedly overcharge commuters for essential items. This exploitation highlights the broader problem of inadequate facilities and services for commuters in the city. Some transportation services also impose exorbitant fares. Basic facilities should be provided to the commuters.

Farooque Khoso
Johi

Published in Dawn, April 4th, 2024