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CMC without drinking water
First Medical university of Larkana, named after late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, is facing serious issues including non-availability of basic facilities. In 21st century, it is almost impossible to imagine a university where drinking water is not available.It has been more than a month since drinking water machines went out of order at the university campus including all departments, academic block and central library. Despite persistent complaints, principal, registrar and other authorities are not giving any affirmative response. No drinking water in this scorching heat is unimaginable. Through this letter, authorities in general and PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto in particular are requested to resolve this issues at the earliest.
SAHAB KHAN
Larkana, Sindh
Police
misconduct at bus terminal
Police misconduct at the Makran Bus Terminal in Karachi has become a daily ordeal for travellers, particularly those coming from Turbat and Gwadar. Passengers, including women, are subjected to excessive searches under the pretext of drug detection. This routine harassment often escalates to extortion, with police threatening arrest unless bribes are paid.
This is not a recent development but a longstanding tradition of police bullying that has persisted for years. Students and patients travelling from Balochistan have been frequent targets. One particularly disturbing incident involved a 65-year-old man, Nako Murad Baloch, who was carrying over 55,000 rupees for eye treatment. During his journey, police officers brazenly stole his money. Although a complaint was filed at the Liaquatabad police station, leading to recovery of his funds, many such incidents go unrecorded and unpunished. This pervasive issue demands immediate attention and resolution. The authorities must intervene to put an end to this systemic abuse and ensure safety and dignity of all travellers.
Gulab Umid
Turbat, Balochistan
Hazardous gas cylinders
Using sub-standard gas cylinders poses a serious hazard such as explosions and fires due to insufficient safety standards. They may not be compatible with standard equipment, increasing the risk of accidents. Poor quality manufacturing and use of substandard material is very dangerous that can lead to serious accidents. It is essential to use gas cylinders that meet established standards for safety and compliance. Illegal filling of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders has become a serious problem in the whole country and in many places this dangerous business is being done openly in urban and rural areas with no question asked. No safety measures are taken while refilling the gas. In case of complaints, concerned institutions put responsibility on each other and the problem remains the same. Every day, there are incidents of cylinder bursting reported yet concerned govt authorities are sleeping.
AHSAN UL HAQ SHAIKH
Chunian, Punjab
Fake medicines
I am writing to highlight a critical issue being faced by people of Balochistan. Fake medicines are being openly sold in every city and town of Balochistan and day-by-day fake medicines are being supplied to people who unknowingly consume them. Many people have died due to these fake medicines.
The health department is not checking medicines and as a result people are facing a significant challenges to their health. Would Balochistan government look into the matter promptly?
TAHIR ISHAIQ
Hoshab, Balochistan
Pakistan’s prosperity!
The country is in a fragile condition. There is not one issue to be pointed out. Every country has problems yet with sincere efforts problems are solved. And realistically they do not repeat mistakes. Whereas, our country since ages is confronting with home grown extremism and terrorism and that is a giant impediment for robust growth of the country. Poverty is at peak, corruption has further disturbed growth of our homeland towards betterment and well-being of the people. Have we ever tried to understand this nuisance? For all this disruption, inequality, joblessness, injustice, gender disparity, religious extremism to name a few youth has become disenchanted. A setback for Pakistan begins when youth leaves the country. Majority of them do not want to return. Albeit, by putting their lives in danger they go out illegally. This proves that they are so sick of this country. They prefer death then to live here.
SAHIL AHMED DERO
Dokri, Sindh
Education challenges
Education challenges in Pakistan are very common, spreading rapidly and making the economic growth low and damaging. In Pakistan, especially Sindh and Balochistan rural areas are deprived from this significant opportunity to access the growth of education facilities. Sindh with its high population faces multiple challenges regarding education as well as Balochistan, affecting the youth constantly. There is a saying, “If you want to destroy a country, destroy its education system.” It is crucial that government first priority should be education.
BISMA MUJEEB
Karachi
