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Thank you PM!
I especially say “thank you” to the Prime Minister Imran Khan for coming to Quetta and interacting with the members of the Hazara community. It was a tough time for those families who lost their sons, brothers and husbands. However, after the visit of Premier Imran Khan, their situation seemed better.
Secondly, I would request the honourable Prime Minister to kindly provide jobs to those family members whose dear ones/bread-earners have lost their life in the brutal carnage.
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ
Balgatari
Save Hazaras
Hazara community has been the most targeted community by terrorists in Quetta. However, no concrete action has been taken by the provincial government for their safety. It is not first time that Hazaras have been attacked, but in fact, several times they have been killed by armed groups and there has not been any operation to nab them.
One of the females of the same community lamented that there is no man left in the family to bury our dead bodies; all of them (men) have been killed in one way or another in targeted attacks. Thus, this is high time the Prime Minister Imran Khan took brave action and we need to stand against such crimes because we are a united nation, not a divided one.
MURWARID AZIZ
Turbat
CM’s dadagiri
Maharashtra’s CM dadagiri (highhandedness) is going from bad to worse. He is least bothered about restarting local trains for the general public. And it is because of his bad thinking, the people have to suffer. And he says, the Shiv Sena will rule Maharashtra for the next 25 years.
What a joke! Maharashtra does not need a foolish and brainless CM like Uday Thackeray who does not know head or tail about Coronavirus.
JUBEL D’CRUZ
Mumbai, India
Zimbabweans fail to invade South Africa
It is devastating to witness the people of Zimbabwe live helplessly and fearfully under the hands of the ZANU-PF government. The desperate Zimbabweans are now trying to cross a flooded river Limpopo known for dangerous crocodiles as the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe is now closed due to Covid 19. The lack of compassion the Zimbabwean Government has for its people is shocking and overwhelming to witness.
A country once called the breadbasket of Africa now sees its citizens fleeing across crocodile infested rivers in attempts of a better life in South Africa. It is clear that ZANU-PF has failed to revive the ailing economy as the mass migration of Zimbabweans to South Africa is increasing by the day. This is also evidently creating a problem for the SA Government as they are constantly forced to shut their borders in attempts of keeping the illegal Zimbabweans out of country.
Many Zimbabweans who do happen to enter the country are reportedly responsible for many of the criminal activities taking place in the country. It is clear the desperation of the Zimbabwean people has left them with no choice but to resort to drastic measures. An estimated five million Zimbabweans are now living in South Africa and the majority are illegal migrants who have no legal right to be there. South Africa is overwhelmed by Zimbabwean citizens who are over-stretching resources, creating lower wages as well as increasing criminal activity in the country. It is clear that the reckless, careless and corrupt Zimbabwean Government have burdened South Africa. The SA Government should not remain silent as the mismanagement of Zimbabwe is burdening the country year by year.
MICHAEL TINARWO
Warrington
Future in danger
It is a big fact that in Pakistan unemployment is a major issue and growing at a rapid pace with each passing day. But regretfully government has totally failed to work on this issue and devise a better policy due to which they can provide jobs for public. Therefore, the youth, who have talent as well as degree of Phil and PhD, are disappointed and have lost hope. This factor has led the youth of Balochistan towards {excessive} use of drugs which is not only affecting their physical and mental health but also has put their career is at stake.
In the light of the above-mentioned facts, we, the youth of Balochistan province, very earnestly appeal to the government/authorities to take such steps which are conducive for the creation of employment opportunities in the country in general and the Balochistan province in particular.
YASIRA MANSOOR
Makran
Misuse of law
Pakistan’s past testifies to the relentless abuse of criminal laws that have led to watchful murder and mobs’ lynching, even unproven and unverified accusations. Unfortunately, such unethical practices have taken many innocent lives, and nothing can be done to stop it.. Critics argue the recent increase in crime rate was attributable to the failure of our justice system which leads mistrust of the public to state institutions.
The situation is so serious that gang violence is increasingly becoming the norm; violent demonstrations are not condemned but encouraged. Women are abducted at large times during the broad day light while children from dumpsters and garbage tanks are identified. The country is sliding steadily into the pit of evil and is perpetuated by heavy corruption, with the consequence that such actions remain unshakable. Many have turned to this kind of activity to feel a sense of well-being despite extreme inequality and a spike in mental illness. The elite must be conscious of the monsters they make.
FAHAD SIDDIQUE
Rawalpindi
Road accidents
Karachi city has witnessed more than 150 deaths in traffic accidents during the last 10 months with many involving tankers. The data shared by the authorities shows that till October 31, a total of 143 fatal road accidents were reported in different hospitals of Karachi. In 147 accidents, 154 people lost their precious life in parts of the city.
In 41 other non-fatal road accidents, some 135 people sustained injuries. In October a total of 20 deaths were reported in road accidents and 11 of the victims died on the spot by water tankers. There is a serious lack of responsibility among both drivers and pedestrians. We often find people irresponsible, ignoring rules and violating traffic laws. I humbly request the traffic police and authorities to take serious tangible measures to help overcome this menace,
ZEWAR SHAFIQ
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