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Voice of People
Official
transport
Azhar Khan
I appreciate Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for his decision to
cut unnecessary expenditures at the national level. I suggest that
the prime minister should ensure that besides ministers, all
military and civil bureaucrats use less than 1,600 cc cars because
they are mere servants of the nation and the latter cannot put up
with their extravagance anymore.
—Nowshera
Rise in railway fares
Javed Hussain
Pakistan Railways has increased its fares by 10 per cent. Its
officials say that the increase is due to the enhanced prices of oil
and diesel. But the point is that why Pakistan Railways burdened its
customers with additional charges when only three months ago Shaikh
Rashid Ahmed left the railways department in profit, as he claims
everyday on different television channels, after introducing 23 new
trains.
On the contrary, the Indian railways just a week ago cut fares
substantially and even gave senior citizens a 50 per cent rebate.
Can any one tell me why the increased oil prices have not affected
the Indian railways? I think the Pakistan Railways’ deficit is not
due to the increase in oil prices but due to the extraordinary
embezzlement and huge misappropriations in the funds by the
authorities concerned.
—Karachi
Student unions
Adil Saleem
This is in response to the prime minister’s announcement regarding
restoration of student unions. Participation of students in
political activities develops leadership qualities in them and
enhances their understanding about democracy. However, student
politics in Pakistan is one of the basic reasons for the
deterioration of education standards, especially in colleges and
universities. Students clash with each other which creates law and
order situation on campuses. Interference of students’ leaders in
the management of educational institutions creates problems for the
administration. Moreover, strikes and boycotts of classes called by
student unions affect academic activities. Government MAO College,
DS College and Islamia College are prime victims of student
politics. So I request Mr Gilani to review his decision in the
better interest of education inPakistan.
—Lahore Cantt
Focus on performance
Jameel Hussain
It appears that most politicians, including the new prime minister,
want Article 58-2(b) repealed. It is suggested that politicians
should not waste their time and energy in repealing Article 58-2(b),
instead they should work to improve the lot of the people and
capitalise on the economic gains.
If the government’s performance is up to the mark, nobody would have
the courage to enforce Article 58-2(b). Therefore, the prime
minister and his cabinet is suggested not to be afraid of the
article and be brave and concentrate on performance.
—Karachi
Campaign against NRO
Alam Masood
It is heartening to see that our media, in spite of all constraints,
is performing very well. One thing, however, requires media
attention and that is the NRO.
President Musharraf brought this ordinance, like other wrong
decisions, to remain in power. Why is this ordinance not being
criticised by the media? Why has it not been taken up as a major
issue? The ordinance is one of the worst decisions that President
Musharraf has taken.
If the media is neutral and honest, then a campaign should be
launched against this ugly NRO. Just like the one being done for
judges.
—Karachi
PM decision
M Maqsood Khattak
The whole nation appreciated the decision taken by Prime Minister
Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani with regard to the release of all illegally
detained judges.
However, it is sad that the prime minister forgot about our chief
nuclear scientist, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, who is forced to live like
a prisoner. I think the Dr A Q Khan issue needs more attention than
any other matter. Mr Gilani is requested to order the release of Dr
A Q Khan and subsequently the members of parliament should pass a
resolution to condemn the years-long house arrest of our nuclear
hero.
—Karak
