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Women universities
Women universities can play a vital role in our country as agents of change because women’s education is essential for the character building and rise of any nation. Women universities can help women to overcome the societal obstacles that restrict them from getting higher education along with peaceful and comfortable working environment.
As almost half of the population consists of women, so these universities can considerably increase the literacy rate and professional capability of women in our society allowing them to play an obligatory role in the evolvement of Pakistan in all the fields. As the Father of the Nation said, “No nation can ever be worthy of its existence that cannot take its women along with the men. No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men. There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that is woman.”
RABEEA IJAZ
Faisalabad
Water crisis
As we know water is a precious gift from Allah, we are wasting this blessing continuously. If we continue to destroy nature like this, the day is not far off when the third world war will be fought over water. We can live without food for a few days, but cannot live for even a day without water because 70% of the human body is made of water. During raining, a lot of water that falls on earth goes into the sea. If we preserve that water by making pools and ponds etc, we can store a lot of water and use it in our daily life.
There are many countries in the world that make the salt water of the sea drinkable with special machines; we should also develop a similar technology. We need to take a special step to increase the level of water inside the earth. If we do not want to see our future generation struggling with water scarcity, then from now onwards we have to wake up and save our water reserves. If we do not wake up, the next generation will never forgive us.
MARYAM AFTAB KHAN
Karachi
Poisonous gas
In Jackson area of Kemari, Karachi, more than a dozen people have died by inhaling poisonous gas. The cause of spread of poisonous gas is still unknown. Leakage of gas from ship docked in west wharf area might be the cause of this killing gas. A question arises, who is responsible for the death of more than a dozen people and 50 injured, whose lives are still at stake. The loss of lives of innocent people is heart wrenching and must be investigated. Negligence on the part of authorities should be dealt with an iron hand and compensation to the deceased’ families be announced with apology.
IFTIKHAR MIRZA
Islamabad
Modi and bullet train
Ever since Narendra Modi became PM, he has been making more foreign trips than any other previous PMs of India. Using his diplomatic skill and popularity, especially among the NRIs living in the Western world, he has installed patriotism among them, harvested their skill and financial acumen to benefit their motherland — India. Modi has especially succeeded in building close and friendly relations with Japan, having visited the country several times and the Japanese Prime Minister reciprocating this gesture of goodwill many times over. One common factor that has banded these two democratic nations together is mistrust of China which has practically taken over South China Sea, an important sea route for Japanese export to the world.
Japan, which used to manufacture most of its consumer goods in China, is now moving away to other nations like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India, due to ever rising living standard of Chinese people. India has taken advantage of this unappalled opportunity, inviting Japanese firms to establish their manufacturing base in India and Japan is investing billions of rupees in India to improve India’s infrastructure with loans and grants, especially roads and trains where Japan leads the world with Bullet Train technology with a speed of 320 km, unmatched anywhere in the world.
Modi became a fan of the Bullet Train when he travelled on such a train with the Japanese PM while visiting Japan. India has already started buying land and installing special tracks needed for such a project. Obviously Gujarat will be the first to benefit; first train will depart from Surat on 15th August 2022, ultimately connecting Vadodara and Ahmadabad with Mumbai and Delhi. If Modi gets a third term, he will change the demography of India beyond recognition. Let’s wish him all the best.
JUBEL D’CRUZ
Via email
Railway crisis
Railways have been the most important means of travelling in our country. Trains provided a comfortable journey in reasonable fares. To travel far off places, it was the only accessible transportation for public. The Pakistan railway was flourishing and with the passage of time, more and more trains were launched reaching far flung areas of the country. Moreover, it can be a great institution for boosting economy of the country. However, unfortunately government completely neglected Pakistan railways bringing it to present mess. At present, Pakistan railways have reached to a dilapidated condition.
The trains serving for years are no more there to take their passengers to destinations and we no more witness hustle and bustle that the railway stations had in the past. This has also affected the life of railway employees and people associated, for example, shopkeepers and vendors selling at the railway stations or in trains. Different accessories such as lights and fans are removed from inside bogies and if there are any, they are not in working condition. Coaching stock parked at major railway stations are without break and many other important components and parts.
The government just announces special trains for the occasion. This is not enough to cater the needs of people. System must be put in order and should be made reliable, as it is the only mode of transport for the general masses, as they cannot afford huge fares of buses an air travelling. It is also an important factor for the integration of all the four provinces. The government should take prompt action for the betterment of this important institution.
HADIA AZIZ
Islamabad
Worst side of PSL
I will be grateful if you could kindly publish my letter in the column of ‘letters to the editor’ of your esteemed newspaper. PSL (Pakistan Super League) is one of the finest T-20 leagues around the globe, which is just around the corner. PCB main goal was to bring cricket back to Pakistan, nevertheless for the touts in Pakistan there motive is to earn money by selling tickets in black market. This should be stopped!
Each year, PSL is organized between the months of February and March. Looking at those empty stands doesn’t portray a good picture to all those international viewers and players. What is the reason behind this? Tickets price starting from Rs.500 and these scalpers purchases most of these tickets and resell them at a quick or large profit. Those tickets aren’t for you to earn on but for those who waited to see their players play on their home soil.
The tickets which are named after general class are not purchased by the general public. Those passionate and spirited fans who can’t afford costly tickets are unable to watch these matches in the ground. The PCB should look into this matter and permit only two tickets per CNIC for a particular match.
JARRI ABBAS
Via email
