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Struggling generation
The relentless rise in prices coupled with an unstable economy has cast a shadow over the aspirations of our boys and girls. As the minimum wage falls dramatically and the unemployment rate rises, the promise of a brighter future is becoming increasingly elusive.
The education sector, the beacon of hope for progress, is suffering severely, further compounding the plight of our youths. Qualified education slips through the cracks, boundless dreams hang in the balance. More disappointing was the exodus of those who had access to greener pastures abroad. Once a land of possibilities, Pakistan is now facing the stark reality of losing its brightest minds. In the midst of this upheaval, our struggling youths are at crossroads, torn between staying and finding opportunities elsewhere.
Making the decision to leave your country is not easy, and fraught with uncertainty and gloomy. It is incumbent upon all of us to rekindle the flame of hope, rebuild a strong economy, strengthen our education system and provide an environment that will help our youths believe in their potential and choose to stay, thus contributing to the transformation of Pakistan .
LAIBA FATIMA
Bahawalpur
Naseem,
you beauty!
Cricket’s designation as the “Gentlemen’s game” is not a mere moniker; it embodies a set of values that have been cherished for centuries. Upholding sportsmanship in cricket is a shared responsibility that extends beyond national rivalries and individual achievements, but for Afghanistan players the simple quotation seems to be difficult to understand firstly Asif and now Shadab, who did their absolute best to spoil the beauty of the game but we emerged victorious both times. Thank God for the star boy we have in our team, Naseem Shah.
A rising star of Pakistan born on February 15, 2002, in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, gained recognition for his fast bowling skills at a young age, debuted for the Pakistan national cricket team in November 2019 at the age of 16. He achieved a hat-trick in his debut series against Bangladesh in February 2020, becoming the youngest bowler to do so in Test cricket. His journey from a remote region to international cricket has inspired many.
The young boy’s ability to perform under pressure and contribute to match-winning moments, like his performance against Afghanistan, highlights his potential and skill on the cricket field. Such moments showcase his dedication and talent. He is the man with nerves of steal. Man behind our countless victories, the moment when in Pak Vs Afg match we were choking and loosing hope our savoir showed up his outclass performance and not once but twice. He’s a born champion.
UNZILA TAHIR HUDA
Karachi
Graffiti
A graffiti in the stairway of an University Hostel shows how life there transforms a “timid cat” into a “Tiger”! This very “macho” mindset is prevalent in innumerable other hostels also.
The life there transforms a “timid cat” into a “ferocious tiger” indeed and it often gets “proved” beyond any semblance of doubt by the senior residents by exposing their “teeth and claws” only against the vulnerable junior newcomers!
These “paper tigers” can act “rough and tough” by collectively surrounding and ferociously attacking an all-alone innocent junior and can even nip his life in the bud itself (absolutely literally)!
However, the “timid cats”(within and outside those hostels) simply wonder why can’t our “big brothers” i.e. the self-declared “tigers” exercise their “immense might” against the “big fishes” all around the society and put an end to all sorts of torture mayhem and atrocities!
Had a real-life tiger got enlightened of these damn spineless cowards of such hostels who are audacious enough to claim resemblance with the “giant cat”; the mighty animal, who get compelled to hunt just to survive the day, would surely have got paled in shame and disgust on noticing the temerity of these sadist brutes who can even go to the crudest extent of robbing a child from the laps of his unfortunate parents for ever – – just for the sake of “fun” at the expense of others life as well !
The earliest these “Rogue Tigers” get thrown behind dark cages i.e. awarded life-term imprisonment (literally) so that nobody dares to engage in the devilish “game” named Ragging, the better would be for the interest of the student community and larger society!
KAJAL CHATTERJEE
Kolkata, India
Box letter
Increase in electricity bills
I am a student off Karachi University of Islamic Learning Department. I am writing to express my concerns about the electricity bill increase in Pakistan. This increase is especially cumbersome for low income families and businesses. I understand that the electricity bill increase is necessary to cover the increasing cost of fuel and operating costs. However, I think the government should have done more to help the poor and vulnerable in Pakistan. For instance, the government could provide subsidies to low income families or offer deferred payment plans. I urge the government to do more to alleviate the burden of the electricity bill increase.
MARRIUM
Karachi
