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PTCL problems
In the present situation when large numbers of office workers are required to work from home, internet and phone services are critical for the people. The cell phone service providers must ensure uninterrupted availability of connectivity and communication. Since 28 October, the DSL service of PTCL Model Colony has been down. My phone is working but DSL has not been available since the said date. When I lodged a complaint on 1218, a recorded message informed me that whole area was facing this problem and work for restoration of service was underway. This message running on the complaint line simply means that a large number of consumers are facing the issue.
It is perhaps because of this reason — and surprisingly — that the PTCL has removed the option of lodging a complaint and obtaining a complaint number at 1218. The facility of talking to a customer services officer on the complaint line is also not available now. This is a big disappointment for consumers. Working from home is impossible under such conditions. Furthermore not all employers would accept this reason from their employees falling victim to the PTCL management’s insensitivity.
IQRA LIAQUAT
Rawalpindi
Quaid’s Pakistan progressing
Each year on 25 December we remember our Quaid and promise to continue his mission and make Pakistan strong. But then the whole year we forget our pledge and go along with the routines and chores of everyday life. We see, listen that there are problems which need immediate attention and measures to be taken to overcome them in a respectful manner. Quaid-i-Azam is our role model: he was bold, truthful and never compromised on principles. He spent a disciplined life. He analyzed the situation and then spoke with confidence.
If we look at his statements, there is a ray of hope and direction in whatever he said in words. He avoided discussing the past and problems of present. He knew that the past was gone and present was handled with hard work and devotion. He was always concerned about the future of Pakistan. He had a vision to see a prosperous Pakistan. In his speeches he clearly mentioned that the economy should follow the principles of Islam. When talking to defence forces personnel he emphasized that they should only focus to their profession and fulfil their responsibilities. When it came to contribution of women he very clearly mentioned that they have equal responsibility to share making a nation strong.
His most concern and high hopes were with the youth of Pakistan. He wanted them to learn and excel in studies and avoid getting involved in anything else. The Quaid had high hopes that the youth of today would be the true leaders of tomorrow if they observe experience and learn the skills necessary to compete with the world around them. He emphasized on good and effective education which opens the doors to all hidden treasures. Today it is our responsibility that if we really love and respect our Quaid, we should follow what he said and make our country strong and prosperous as he wanted.
ANWAR PARVEEN
Rawalpindi
Abduction of teachers
Teachers is considered the spiritual father and the building blocks of our generation, the role of teachers in our society is incredible even I don’t have such worthy words to render them because it will not be enough to elucidate their sacrifices which they make for the society.
Discreditably, to say what are we paying back to them for their immolations? by abducting, violence, and throwing them in unknown places. Recently three teachers were abducted from Balochistan and the outcome of this shameful act is very pathetic that we have proved to the world that we don’t have any value for the teachers in our society.
KHUDA DAD BALOCH
Karachi
Increase in violence
“If all men are born free, then how is possible that all women are born slaves” quoted by Mary Astell. Violence against women occurs throughout the life cycle from pre-birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood to senescence. Violence against women is rapidly increasing in the country especially in Sindh. According to Sindh’s electronic & print media reports that in the preceding year, 79 women were killed, including 58 honour killings were reported in eleven months of 2020; majority of these killing in name of honour reportedly occurred in upper Sindh i.e. Kashmore, Shikarpur and Jacobabad.
Moreover, many domestic violence-related cases were reported across the province; 107 women committed suicide and among these 65 died and 32 survived. Subsequently, 14 women died pregnancy; seven died due to unavailability of doctors in government hospitals and 7 lost their lives due to lethargy of medical staff. Most of the data is believed to be unreliable as a large number of cases go unreported.
In recent decades legislation has been made for protection of women rights, including enacting of laws on honour killing, child marriage, harassment at working place and plethora of other laws. However, implementation is not taken with same political will. Beside effective implementation of the laws, there is need for changing in anti-women mindset of our society where majority male consider women as personal property.
SHABIR JAMALI
Nawabshah
