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Controlling over viruses!
How many viruses are in environment; Allah knows the best (?) One of them is called Corona which was started from China and gripped the whole world. China was badly affected, however, it controlled it not by any vaccine but adopting administrative; cleanliness-care and (even) eating cares also. Anyhow; as usual, Pakistan remained standing along with Chinese during this pandemic, so, learned a lot!
The reason/s of non-immediate control over such destructive viruses was/is due to inadequate preparedness. Unluckily; knowledgeable countries; having sources and resources are (deadly) working on preparing of missiles for killing, instead, safety of humanity. Even then; (they) are dancing for love with living beings. Irrespective of any religion; friend/foe following points needed to be studied and act upon accordingly: source of viruses? And; according to ‘Islam’ such viruses were/are spreading due to adoption of un-Islamic ways of eating/living. So; doctors were/are compelled to advice for strictly concentrating on: cleaning; accommodation; covering of body-parts (…) which were advised by Islam; 1400+ years ago!!
Certainly: manufacturing and use of lethal arms/gases are also main source of fatal-viruses to which media is also mum – because; it is mainly in the hands of main powers as was happened in 9/11-drama! The most lethal “atomic bomb” was created and dropped by ‘present Firon’ from where un-believable viruses were/are still airing and destroying even ‘Ozone layer’ and creating such viruses!! Solution is: don’t stop people from religious centres if they act upon SOPs; dismantle lethal arms; create way out to decrease depression; provide shelter to humanity; hang adulterators; provide clean-water. Life and death of every ‘being’ is engraved in Complete Code of life – the Quran. Let’s study it and act accordingly for controlling the viruses and likewise!!
AZAM MINHAS
Tatrinote, AK.
Social media
The use of social media can bring both the positive and negative aspects in our life. The positive aspect counts for the community to raise their voice at any cause independently without fearing anything and to be well aware of all the events happening around the globe. Though it may bring a lot of positivity in people’s life as it brings more joy and convenience, but it has some harm as well.
Nowadays, people are obsessed by the use of social media because mostly people only post about the happy moments they spent while having dinner in a fancy hotel or maybe about the lavish wedding they attended. No one reveals and posts about the sad moments. This has affected the generation as it brings anxiety, stress and jealousy factors in our lives and what’s the most alarming thing is that we don’t even realize it.
The more likes you get, the more you are socially accepted and well respected in the society. It’s sad to realize that we are so much obsessed with social media that as long as we do not see our cell phones to check newsfeed on Facebook or messages on WhatsApp; we seem to be missing something in our lives. That’s actually the harsh reality, people need to stop showing off on social media as there are other people who may not have the basic needs to fulfil their dreams. Social media platform should only be used to bring a sense of harmony among the nation.
SAEED ANWAR
Islamabad
Locust infestation
The whole nation is under the danger of an attack by desert locust. Around 37% zone of Pakistan is more vulnerable to the attack. So far crops over a region of 715 acres of land in Punjab have been harmed. New multitudes of desert locusts would enter Balochistan from Iran over the next two weeks, including that the province was already the worst-hit with its 33 regions previously attacked by insects.
Locusts are flourishing with vegetation and eating everything green they can discover, regardless of the spraying of pesticide. The transient danger from Iran, however, still lingers. In Balochistan, 40% of our work power is connected to the agriculture sector. With locust destroying the crops and authorities focused on Covid-19, we are practically not doing anything to control it.
Local people who are already enduring due to corona virus limitations are helplessly watching locusts eat their crops. Now, saving the crops from locust attack should be the top priority of government as it threatens the food security of the entire country.
MARYUM SARDAR
Islamabad
Digital franchise
Pakistan Post will launch a pilot undertaking of digital franchise post places of work from Monday. Federal Minister for Communications and Federal Minister for Postal Services earlier announced the introduction of 125,000 digital franchise submit offices in 3 years.
According to the details, within two days, 50 franchise post places of work had been ready. The project will create 125,000 franchise post workplaces in less than three years via a public-private partnership. Through this task 250,000 humans will get direct employment. The postal community will be prolonged to each and every metropolis and village in the country.
Digital franchise put up workplaces will furnish the excellent facilities through the brand new technology. All postal services will be available at home and abroad. The digital franchise put up places of work include extra than two hundred economic services. The services, in accordance with the spokesperson of Pakistan Postal Services, include Payment of bills, remittances at home and abroad, fees of instructional establishments and plenty more.
AYESHA ZAMAN
Rawalpindi
Stop these Wolfsburg
If divine punishment does not come upon us, then what will come??? Corona is then a minor punishment. Another child baby in Mardan has been killed after being raped. The question is, how long will Eve’s daughter continue to be the target of the lust of human beings worse than beasts and animals? How long will the government, police and other law enforcement agencies watch this spectacle??? How long will parents continue to bury their innocent buds before they open??? When will the rulers and institutions get a chance to wake up from their slumber?
How long will our judiciary continue to watch this game? One Zainab after another and so far unknown how much Zainabs have been raped and killed. And unknowingly how much Zainabs are in the row for such a treatment. The arrest of this beast has already taken place, but it is not enough to pass a blank law to prevent such incidents. Please, for God’s sake, govt and institutions take it seriously. May every friend do his part and highlight this incident as his own so that the authorities, the media and especially the judiciary can hear this and the demands of justice can be met as soon as possible. Where is our humanity dead today? If we could not hear the voice of an oppressed person today, then this injustice happens to us tomorrow. Then there will be no one to ask. May God create humanity in us.
MALEEHA SHOAIB
Rawalpindi
Common negligence of public
It seems that the government is insistent on neglecting the dire consequences of the pandemic, with the situation getting worse day by day. When there were only few cases of coronavirus, the entire country was sealed, and effective preventive measures were taken. Now, with cases rising at a record level and the death toll increasing, there is no intervention from the government.
I wonder if this situation continues, cases will reach numbers as high as those in the hundred thousands, with several more deaths following. Markets are open, with a great deal of people ignoring precautions and roaming around without masks or gloves. If the government imposes a fine on perpetrators found without masks, people may be compelled to start following guidelines, an example witnessed in Saudi Arabia where those found without masks are fined. Precautions must be taken, and the warnings must be heeded if we and our loved ones are to survive during these trying times. May Allah protect and guide us to follow the precautions against this dangerous pandemic.
MUHAMMAD HAIDER
Karachi
Premature marriages
Child marriages have been one of the serious issues, especially in developing countries. Pakistan also facing this problem, children under eighteen are forcefully contracted into marriage by their family elders in rural areas. especially girls are going through this issue. The girls of the extremely poverty-ridden families in the slums of the towns and cities of villages are found to be married before 15. According to research every year at least 12 million girls marry before the age of 18. It’s due to poverty and illiteracy. The parents of their families can’t afford to send their girls to high schools and can’t provide them with a job.
This later causes different types of health issues such as obstetric fistula, cervical cancer and many other sexually transmitted infectious diseases like HIV. There is a high chance of death during childbirth. Human Rights and many other organizations are working against child marriages by doing awareness programs, sessions, etc, But still, there are no such fruitful results. Child marriage is still in practice and the situation is becoming worst day by day. The government should make strong laws against child marriages, and also develop educational institutes in backward areas because of illiteracy and poverty is the main reason for child marriage
SAEED ANWAR
Islamabad
