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Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying is use or adoption of electronic communication to bully an individual online by sending threatening or vulgar messages. Cyber bullying has mostly increased in education sectors in recent years. Six universities in Sindh were targeted where 273 students (18 to 25) years old were found in this case. The received result shows that how much Cyber bullying is common in our country Pakistan.
According to details Cyber bullying has increased in English language learners, as a powerful factor. Urban females are more victimised than rural females. Furthermore, university students are at more risk of Cyber bullying as they use Internet and devices like smart phones and laptops etc. Concerned authorities must take action to address this issue.
NOSHEEN NAVEED
Karachi
Disgraceful way to earn money
Pakistan, being a developing country, has about 39% of its population living in multidimensional poverty, leading many people to beg on streets. Beggary in Pakistan is not just a matter of necessity rather it has become a profession. Beggary is one of the lowest-level ways adopted to earn money. The beggar mafia is spread throughout all major cities like Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.
This criminal mafia kidnaps needy and poor people from underdeveloped areas and force them to beg by threatening them. They brainwash them, disable them physically or make them drug addicts so they may beg on streets without any complaints. Thus beggars we see on streets are essentially employees who work for one mafia or the other. The ratio of street beggary is multiplying at a very alarming rate. Nearly 25 million people out of 170 million citizens in Pakistan are professional beggars, which is quite a shocking figure. A study conducted by Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy shows that Pakistanis give around Rs. 240 billion (more than $2 billion) annually to charity. The report indicates that about 98% of people in the country give in one form or another, be it with cash or in-kind donations. Of course, begging is a socio-eco.
Muhammad
Hamza Saleem
Karachi
Parents avoid comparing your kids
Constantly comparing your children to achievers can rapidly erode their self-esteem. They start questioning their abilities, feeling like failures because they aren’t earning perfect grades. Moreover, it breaks trust between parents and children and sends the message that a child is not good enough or is a disappointment. This can lead to fear, insecurity, distance, rebellion, secrets, lies, and hinder their emotional growth. Remember, grades aren’t the only measure of success, and it’s crucial to reinforce this to our child. We all want our children to succeed in life, but it’s equally important to prioritise their emotional wellbeing. By obsessing over exam results, we risk neglecting their mental health. Remember, a happy and mentally healthy child is more likely to thrive academically in the long run.
As a nation, we are quick to walk in the footsteps of other nations to emulate their successes, but we unfortunately fail to learn from their mistakes. While countries like Japan and Korea have undoubtedly achieved remarkable success in various aspects, it’s crucial to acknowledge the shadows that lurk behind their prosperity. During the last school year, Japan recorded 415 suicides among schoolchildren aged 6 to 18, the highest number since records began in 1974. Factors such as family problems, bad school results, and relationships with other children were identified as contributors to these tragic incidents.
Therefore, instead of focusing solely on achieving grades, let’s prioritise fostering a healthy learning environment for our child. Let’s encourage their curiosity, support their passions and let them explore different areas of interest. We should help them develop skills that go beyond academics, such as problem solving, creativity and empathy. After all, these are the qualities that will truly set them up for success in life. Remember, our child’s worth is not defined by their grades alone. By avoiding comparisons and prioritising their holistic wellbeing, we can ensure that they grow up to be confident and well-rounded individuals.
Soha Suhail
Islamabad
Emergency medical crisis
Balochistan, home to a population of 1,23,44,408 is plagued by abysmal medical facilities that risks precious human lives. The recent tragedy in Mustang sheds light on prevailing dire situation. People had to transport victims to hospital themselves, only to find no doctors and few nurses. Consequently, many lives were lost due to inadequate facilities in Mustang, the second largest city in the province and Turbat too, suffers from similar issues.
Turbat, like Mustang, lacks essential facilities. The city has two or three ambulances often dispatched elsewhere, leaving Turbat without proper medical aid. This dire situation forces emergency patients to endure perilous journey to Karachi that tragically leads to more deaths. The absence of a well-developed hospital system exacerbates crisis. Additionally absence of a cancer hospital further compounds challenges faced by impoverished residents. Unlike other provinces, where at least one dedicated cancer hospital exists, Balochistan remains bereft of this facility.
TAHIRA WASHDIL
Turbat, Balochistan
Tik Tok addiction
The way people are wasting their time in useless activities is mind-boggling. Especially social media, which is nowadays considered an addiction to people of all ages. It appears that in this era everyone is addicted to something, from a small child to an adult.
There is a great following and a population of different age groups is using social media and wasting their precious time, especially the youth. Tik tok is the most used app around the world, where everyone is struggling to become famous. It is sad to express that, many precious lives have lost owing to seeking publicity.
Mostly the youth is stuck in this addiction and desires a massive fan following and for that, they are sacrificing everything including the precious time. This appalling app is extremely destructive, it has psychological effects on mental health that can cause anxiety irritation etc. There is a great risk of suicide also. Therefore there is a strong need to put age limit for its use for youth and in particular children.
HAMRAZ NASEER
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