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Pink ribbon
The pink ribbon has been a symbol of breast cancer for over a decade and is an international symbol of awareness. October is a breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is a scary thought, many women think that it won’t happen to them but the fact is that, after every ten minutes a women is diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. So don’t be ignorant, go for a medical check-up.
I would like to share with the readers some of the symptoms of breast cancer early sign of breast cancer can be lump in breast, a pain in breast or a discharge from the nipples. If any of these symptoms it is important to consult a doctor immediately. Many women do not report these symptoms because of feeling shy. But it is necessary to inform the doctor about these symptoms. That’s the only way to put a stop or control the disease, please.
MAHNOOR TANVIR
Islamabad
Ghost schools/teachers
One wonders why Balochistan, the largest (area-wise) province of Pakistan lags behind {miserably} in terms of literacy, rate of which is very very down! Some of the reasons are that there are a number of ghost schools. By ghost schools, I mean that on papers (some) schools exist but practically there are no schools on ground. Additionally, there is a great number of ghost teachers. Here by ghost teachers, I mean that some teachers are on payroll but they don’t attend classes, thus they are getting their salaries without botheration of labour.
Since the Federal Government is sincere to uplift the province of Balochistan, Balochistan Government is requested to bolster the efforts of the Federal Government, though it is their responsibility to provide education to people of the province. Hope Balochistan Government would take some remedial steps for cause of education.
WAQAR MOOSA
Kech
Global warming
Global warming is just a polite way of Nature of warming earth of the malicious consequences that result from pollution of mother earth by the human race. Global warming is the result of various factors such as deforestation, greenhouse effect, depletion of ozone layer, burning large amount of plastic bags and the release of hazardous greenhouse gases from factories and industries. They all directly lead to global warming, but everything and anything that is harmful to the environment always leads to global warming. However, not others, we humans ourselves are destroying our beautiful land and air in which organisms breath without realising that it is harmful.
Moreover, the main effect of global warming is none other than climate change which has become a debatable issue to be dealt with. The merciless ultraviolet rays of sun being ruthlessly allowed to keep us hostage in its evil wrath due to which many skin diseases pose greatly harm to the bearers, rivers and lakes are drying out, and plants and animals are struggling to survive. So let’s not be the villains of our own story and be heroes for ourselves and for our beloved home.
SAMEER ASLAM
Turbat
Road safety
Everyday many people experience road accidents; owing to which scores of people lose their lives or get injured seriously. It is important for us to learn and need to use the roads properly and safely. No sensible person would like to be involved in such deadly accidents. As roads are very busy nowadays, it is must for every individual to be careful while crossing the road. It is safer to use a pedestrian crossing or an overhead bridge. Never cross a road by dashing across it. It will invite trouble. If there is no crossing, it is compulsory to look carefully at right and left then cross the road.
It has been observed that most of the accidents take place due to lack of ken of traffic rules and regulations because drivers indulge in over-speeding. It is the responsibility of government to implement new laws to curb over-speeding. There should be some strict rules in this regard and the presence of traffic police is too much compulsory on busy roads.
SULTANA ASSA
Turbat
Big thunder in America
The so-called impeachment case against American President Donald Trump has been set on the fast track, even moving past other important issues facing the USA. Daily doses of news reports on the Trump impeachment have been emanating from the American media houses to date. The whole hullabaloo seems pitted against the backdrop of the 2020 American election. The entire episode is now pointing to a sorry state of affairs rocking America. Even the American people have been feeling a crack of thunder literally underneath.
To be frank, Mr. Trump has been encountering a fight bigger than he could ever even imagine. I, often of my own volition, have been discussing all good things of America with people, friends and relatives. Invisible things are always dangerous. America has always been the stronghold of everything, from beauty to technology. Naturally, countries the world over have been inclined to America for various reasons and benefits. America should be/should have been in that way to the international community’s advantage. All things considered, now it is the turn of all Americans to give hard lessons to all those people who have been creating a lot of confusion out there, thus saving America from the imminent death traps.
P SENTHIL S DURAI
Mumbai
Firework
These days performing firework display in marriage ceremonies has become a norm which symbolises extreme happiness of the event. As firework creates fury of light and muffled noise, masses enjoy it and love to see it. It really looks spectacular if it is performed outside marriage halls and banquets but it is not less than any anguish when it is performed in any residential area specifically after midnight which destroys deep sleep and mental peace.
When firework is performed in residential areas after midnight, children and elders get disturbed a lot and it should be noted that not children enjoy and like firework, they are also scare of the noise created because of firework. Sometimes happiness of some people becomes disturbance of others.
Concerned authorities should make sure that firework should be performed just for half an hour starting from midnight or any time before midnight and it should be performed outside marriage/banquet halls but not in any residential area so that people’s peace might not be destroyed.
FAISAL ANSAR
Karachi
Diplomatic way to the future
Pakistan seems to be destined to play vital diplomatic role in the region. Realizing the fact that there is no military solution to Afghanistan conflict, the US asked Pakistan to mediate the talks with Afghan-Taliban. In response, Pakistan took this regional responsibility immediately and willingly amid hopes of establishing peaceful and prosperous relations with USA and Afghanistan. Eventually, Pakistan hosted an Afghan-Taliban delegation in Islamabad with the agenda to resume US-Taliban talks, which was appreciated by world leadership at large.
Moreover, PM Khan is set to mediate the hot-bubbling relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which can clearly be seen from his recent quick visits in succession to Iran and Saudi Arabia. Also, it is greatly important to highlight here that during every visit to any country, Kashmir issue came up for discussion.
Strategically, Pakistan strives to attain regional peace and stability. In addition, it would help Pakistan furnish its regional diplomatic importance and regain the trust of USA that would definitely result in high moral and monetary cooperation from US side. Also, it would strengthen the relationship of Pakistan with other Muslim countries in particular.
FAHAD KHAN
Naudero
New rules for super overs
It is great news that the ICC has made new tiebreak rules for the Super Overs. Under the new rules, when scores are level after a Super Over there will be more Super Overs played until one team scores more runs than the other. The ICC said the change to the rules was made in keeping with the basic principle of scoring more runs than the opponent to win.
In the 2019 World Cup final, match between England and New Zealand was tied and in the Super Over both teams’ runs were equal, and the match was decided on the number of boundaries, which gave England a chance to win (for the first time). An ICC statement said that the rules will also be applicable to every game in both the 20-Over and 50-Over World Cups. The new rules will be in place in time for the men’s and women’s T-20 World Cups to be held in Australia next year. It is hoped that the new rules of ICC will be much better.
ZAHEER DOSHAMBAY
Ball Nigwar
