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Role of students
Students of today are the citizens of tomorrow. The good or the bad future of the country, therefore, depends upon the young men and women of today. The role of students in a free state is, therefore, a very important one. The boys and girls, who are students today, will become doctors, lawyers, engineers, politicians and traders of the country tomorrow. If the country is to prosper it must have a good army of doctors, lawyers, politicians, engineers and businessmen and so on. It must also have good defence forces composed of healthy and honest men.
The students of today must, therefore, prepare themselves for future roles. They must be sound in body, in mind and morals at the same time. The young boys and girls must have trained bodies so as to grow up healthy and strong. They also have to acquire sound knowledge and train themselves intellectually. Together with physical and intellectual development there must also be a moral development of the nation. Therefore, the students of today should also be morally strong. They must possess all the three qualities of body, mind and soul.
The entire future of the country depends upon its present young generation. The students should, therefore, learn to take a keen interest in the affairs of the country. Of course, they must remain away from all kinds of Party politics but they must learn to take an interest in the problems facing their country. The solutions of these problems will depend upon the efforts of these young men and women in future. There are some of the duties and responsibilities of the students in a free state. The future of the state will depend upon how they discharge these responsibilities.
MUHAMMAD FARIS
Karachi
Alarming situation
Karachi the largest city of Pakistan has economic and geographical importance having two largest seaports and its location on Arabian Sea. Generating the most of the revenue 70% for the country and paying the highest tax to the government of Pakistan. But its problems are also growing in the same manner. Pollution, traffic, water, electricity are the major issues faced by the Karachites.
The bad conditions of the roads cause a lot of inconvenience to the people, causing traffic jams and frequent accidents. In the recent times of 2022 Karachi faced huge destruction due to the heavy monsoon rain. There is no proper system of sewage, roads were flooded terribly. The authorities prove to be a total failure for the residents of Karachi. The awful conditions of public transport make the country more exhausting. They are often operated by reckless drivers who don’t even follow the traffic rules with such a big pollution there are no proper means of transportation. Garbage can be seen everywhere, making the environment more polluted.
The massive electricity crisis has crippled life in Karachi. The power breakdown of five to six hours is faced mostly without being announced to the residents. Especially in summers load-shedding becomes a habitual issue. Water is also not provided properly, there are a lot of water mafias, who charge hefty amounts of money for water. The concerned authorities are therefore requested to look into these matters without any further delay and take suitable steps to solve these problems.
SANAULLAH
Karachi
The blue tick
I am writing to express my concern about Twitter’s decision to charge for the blue tick verification system. The blue tick was once a way to show that someone was genuine and famous, but now it costs $8 a month to get one. This has upset many people, including famous people and media organizations.
I worry that charging for the blue tick verification system will make it less valuable and honest. This could cause people to trust Twitter less and make it harder for people to feel like they belong to the platform. I also think it’s not fair that some people got their blue ticks back without doing anything, while others have to pay.
I’m glad that Twitter removed the labels that said some media organizations were “state-affiliated” or “government-funded.” However, we need to make sure that everyone is treated fairly and that independent journalism is protected. Overall, I think Twitter should find a way to keep the blue tick verification system without making it something people have to pay for. This would help everyone feel like they belong and can trust what they see on the platform.
RUKHSAR NADEEM
Karachi
Return Kohinoor diamond to India
The British got a 5-year-old Indian prince to gift the Kohinoor diamond to them. Hence, it’s no longer morally defensible for UK to hold on to this loot. The honourable thing to do is to return it from where they took it – India. The Kohinoor was mined in India and was one of the largest diamonds ever mined. After changing hands among various kings in India for centuries, it found its way to the legendary Ranjit Singh who ruled Punjab.
The British conquered Punjab after his death in 1849 and installed his 5-year-old son Daleep Singh as the king under the regency of the British. Later, they got this child to gift the diamond to them. They also moved Daleep Singh to England, converted him to Christianity and did not allow him to meet his mother or any other Indian relative so that he wouldn’t be aware of his heritage. After Queen Victoria’s death, the Kohinoor was set in the crown of Queen Alexandra, the wife of King Edward VII and that was used to crown her at their coronation in 1902.
The diamond was then transferred to Queen Mary’s crown in 1911, and then to the queen mother’s crown in 1937. The Kohinoor diamond was also worn by Queen Elizabeth-II during her reign as the monarch of England. The Kohinoor diamond is now part of the British monarch. It is currently on public display in the Jewel House at the Tower of London, seen by millions of visitors everyday. With King Charles-III succeeding to the throne after his mother’s death (Queen Elizabeth-II) on August 8, the 105-carat diamond, which is steeped in history, will go to his wife, Duchess of Cornwall Camilla, who has now become Queen consort. Hence, we Indians would like King Charles-III to return the Kohinoor diamond to its rightful owner, ie India.
JUBEL D’CRUZ
Mumbai, India
Box letter
Islamabad, the beautiful
We, as a nation, should be proud and happy about Islamabad being the Capital City. It was built in the 1960’s to replace Karachi. There are many buildings and shopping malls here. Islamabad is known throughout the world for its beauty and green belts and great places. Islamabad is a very green and a classy city with a lot of cafes and restaurants and eating places and it is a world class city in terms of beauty and class. It is a green capital. We are blessed with such a beautiful and a well planned capital that it is known throughout the world for its beauty and about how well planned it is. The Margalla hills in the background are just lovely and the whole city of Islamabad is incredible.
DANIAL TANVIR
Islamabad
