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Infrastructure deficiencies
Pakistan is at a crossroads, and one of the most urgent challenges we face is our failing infrastructure. The lack of reliable roads, public transport and essential services is crippling our economy and diminishing quality of life.
This is not just an inconvenience; it’s a barrier to progress. Without significant investment in infrastructure, we risk stagnation in a rapidly changing world. Our leaders must prioritize this issue, ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need. I urge your publication to highlight the importance of infrastructure development and advocate for immediate action.
TAYYAB SAMEER
Karachi
Visiting faculty teachers
Being a university level student I have observed that we students faces numerous problems with the teachers however some of them are best in the teachings methodology while others have outdated ways in teaching. Such teachers are slide readers who teach students by slides and through sharing screen they do not have much knowledge about teaching and also they don’t have proper command of the topics.
Such teachers will share only screen with the students and read it, however they do not have command over their special subjects which they teach in every next semester, yet the University’s faculty is not aware of such teachers, this shows the harsh reality that such teachers are being selected and hired on “Sifarish” system, and they are teaching those subjects that are unable and difficult for them to teach.
By doing so, it consumes a chance in the selection of teachers on merit base. It does not only harm the student’s knowledge but also their future. Hence these teachers should get hired after the passing the training period. Education department and university’s faculty should avoid this “Sifarish” system. We Request to the higher authorities to ensure the selection criteria of university based professors before offering them any course. Is there any one to have glanced over this long standing issue since ages?
SADAM HUSSAIN
Ghotki, Sindh
Offshore Banking
Offshore Banking, probably a fascinating terminology, might be not well read but occasionally appears in newspapers. It is a bank that is regulated and operated under an offshore license’. Astonishingly, these are stations where global elites hide their wealth to evade taxation. Due to less regularity and transparency, accounts with offshore banks are often used to conceal undeclared income.
Majority of the congenial banks are located on small islands. Consisting of multifarious advantages such as; no taxation and unbreakable privacy and it also grants protection against local political or financial instability. Such banks are widely termed as tax heavens for black economy. Money transferred into offshore banking is utilized for money laundering, tax evasion and organized offensive criminal activities. Examples of such banks include The Nevis. There are further specified locations in all continents for offshore banks to regulate and transfer funds under international licenses. For instance, Mauritius had offshore banks for Africa, Switzerland, Europe, Hong Kong, East Asia, Panama and North America. It is the most potent option through which elite obscures their wealth and evade massive taxation.
These banks are not authorized to leak personal bank profiles or amounts on the behest of any government in the world. It possesses a bewildering set of policies which makes it the most secure harbour to conceal black money.
SAJID ALI NAICH
Khairpur Nathan Shah
Combating water pollution
I am writing to express my deep concern about the pressing issue of water pollution in our community. The reckless disposal of garbage into our water bodies has severe consequences on our health, environment, and future. Water, essential for human survival, is being contaminated with garbage, industrial waste and effluents.
This thoughtless behaviour harms aquatic life and jeopardizes our well-being. Pollutants from industries, factories and residential areas turn our water sources into toxic breeding grounds for diseases. The consequences of water pollution are dire, including undrinkable water, waterborne diseases, harm to aquatic ecosystems, economic losses and environmental degradation.
To mitigate this crisis, we must take collective action. Disposing of garbage in designated bins, supporting industrial waste management reforms, promoting sustainable practices in daily life, educating communities about water pollution risks and advocating for stricter regulations on pollution are crucial steps.
I humbly request that all the stakeholders join in the effort of combating water pollution.
SHARI ALI
Singanisar
