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India to be ostracized
The xenophobia of India is not yet over even after getting bashing from Pakistan last year. Obsessed with RSS jingoism and shaken with the devastation caused by Covid-19, India has escalated tension at the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir to divert, as usual, attention of international community from flaws in its policy. It is crystal clear that India received a jaw-breaking response from China in Galwan valley (Top) skirmishes. In order to camouflage Indian barbarianism and atrocities inflicted by their army troops in Indian Illegal Occupied Kashmir, India has intensified firing on the LoC, killing and wounding innocent people living on the other side of the Line.
This sheepish body of India is not new; however, the world should play its role in ostracizing her from the rest of countries. If these hostilities grow up it may become a threat for the peace of South Asia. United Nations should not act as a silent spectator during all this saga and must influence India to act according to decades old UN Resolutions. OIC/Muslim countries can play a pivotal role in reducing the miseries of millions of Kashmiris.
IFTIKHAR MIRZA
Islamabad
Noise pollution in DHA Lahore
Through your esteemed newspaper, I’d like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the problem of noise pollution. Our residential area DHA Lahore Phase-6 used to be one of the most peaceful localities in the city. But for the last few weeks, there have been increasing noise pollution caused by heavy bikers and cars with special cylinders trailing on the roads of the neighbourhood. Almost everyday, groups of loud bikers and booming cars ramble down roads disturbing everyone around.
There are ailing elderly people living in the area, while children are preparing for exams. This noise pollution is a major source of discomfort for the residents. We are already reeling under COVID-19, add to that the rising smog in Lahore’s environment and now uncalled-for noise pollution. There has been no respite despite repeated complaints to the DHA security administration as they say the offenders have influential connections. I hope that my concerns are addressed by DHA authorities through your newspaper.
SAJID ANWAR
Lahore
DHA needs attention
Through your esteemed newspaper, I’d like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the problem of ignoring people‘s complaint regarding noise pollution in DHA. The residents wrote a letter about the noise pollution issue multiple times but the DHA authority isn’t responding.
If DHA is providing many facilities to their residents, they also should look into the noise pollution issue. The problem has been increasing day by day and it severely damages human beings. Despite repeated complaints to the DHA safety administration, there was no action taken. I hope that my concerns will be addressed by DHA authorities through your newspaper.
RAFIA ZAHEER
Lahore
Illegal hunting in Pakistan
Every year, many of the wildlife species are driven to extinction due to changes in climate patterns – while some species have already disappeared from the course of history.
Many are, however, in major crisis due to unfavourable atmospheric conditions across the globe. In Pakistan, on one hand, increasing deforestation and climate threat have already left biodiversity in hazard; on the other hand, the poaching rate has witnessed an upsurge in recent times of coronavirus pandemic which is declining wild species dramatically.
Meanwhile, wildlife conservation/management has failed to perform its duty to protect wildlife, as yet no significant measures have been taken to curb this illegal activity. Moreover, hunters keep flouting the rules without fearing the law due to its bailable punishment nature. And those who get arrested are easily released on bail in chicken feed money. Besides, the budgetary allocation for the operational expenses of the wildlife department is insufficient to complete its expenses. Most of the machinery and vehicles are poorly equipped and old. On the contrary, poachers use newer and faster vehicles which help them to escape from raiding teams.
The government is required to provide an extra budget to the wildlife department. New policies should be made whereby strict laws such as punishment without bail and fine for illegal hunting should be increased. Moreover, new appointments should be made in raiding teams. Modern weapons and vehicles should be provided to the field staff.
ABDUL MUSAWIR HAKRO
Sindh
Victory for
Sui Kyi
After the US elections which were held on 03 November, people of Myanmar also witnessed important elections taking place in their country. The National League for Democracy Party with Aung San Suu Kyi, a noble peace laureate, as its chairperson and the incumbent state counsellor for Myanmar, clinched a consecutive landslide victory in national elections. The Union Election Commission on Saturday declared the NLD triumphant, with the party gaining 396 of 498 seats in the election. Gaining large number of seats than her rival parties would open ample opportunities for Aung Sui Kyi to swear in as state counsellor for another five year term.
With the Aung San Suu Kyi, ostensibly(!) tendered another five year term every one is hoping to see the mitigation of perpetrated atrocities at the hands of her military against the persecuted Muslim minority abiding for decades in Rakhaine State. There is an exigent need for Suu Kyi to emulate virtuous qualities of Jacinda Arden, Premier of New Zealand, in terms of her great regard and respect for communities, providing conducive atmosphere for perpetual peace to usher in. While using her reasoning skills Sui Kyi should eschew Rohingya’s oppressions forthwith.
SYED MUSHARAF RASHDI
Hyderabad
