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Extreme sports
As far as I can remember, Pakistan has always been one of the biggest producers as well as exporter of the sport goods in the world. Prominent brands like Adidas, Puma, Nike and many more have been producing as well as monitoring the excellent quality of sports goods and equipment.
Pakistan has always been present in one form or another in field sports like Cricket, Football, Hockey, Squash, Athletics, Swimming, Kabaddi etc and have performed exceptionally though room for improvement is always there. But extreme sports like Snowboarding, Skiing, Ice Skating, Mountain biking never get the spotlight they deserve.
Pakistan has organized Skiing and Snowboarding events in Malamjabba and Naltar since I can remember done under the supervision of PAF but most of the people are not aware of these sports.
As winter is here in its full swing and after inauguration of the Airport in northern area of Pakistan, there are bright chances that these sports can get spotlight now on the National level. These sports will help boost the confidence, diversify and create an atmosphere of Positive competition so we can represent our country even better in the biggest event of them all, Olympics.
HASAN YASEEN MIRZA
Islamabad
An unwelcome milestone
Pakistan is currently experiencing an inflation rate of 8.9 percent which has caused a significant rise in the prices of basic commodities like flour, wheat, oil, pulses, vegetables, meat and even petroleum products.
This rate of inflation has terribly brought multiple impacts for the ones who can’t afford to eat. Moreover, according to the state, around 22% of the country’s population is currently under the poverty line while independent assessment by international institutions which provide funds to Pakistan indicate that this figure is nearly double as the poverty rate is hovering around 39%.
It is clear that thousands of people are unemployed in Pakistan who only work to get two times food. Now, they are unable to buy the basic and necessary commodities. Still our authorities do nothing regarding this major issue. So, the PM and the other concerned are humbly requested to bring the rate of inflation lower a little bit so that poor people can afford to buy essential items.
GULBANO M NAEEM
Awaran
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Educating ruralists
A quotation reads, “A child without education is like a bird without wings.” Indeed poor education is a main barrier in the progress of a nation. And a good and qualitative education is an absolute need of every individual. However, Pakistan’s 62.84 % rural population is on the verge of alarming educational crisis due to lack of comprehensive development plans.
Despite, the competitive world has succeeded in learning aerospace, cyber-security, artificial intelligence and many more new studies, Pakistan’s rural regions are yet to get into a proper schooling. Due to this intense educational crisis, rural areas of the country are falling in the clutches of extreme unemployment, poverty and illiteracy. These are indeed the major developmental constraints.
Until proper and effective comprehensive development plans are not devised for rural schooling, country’s progress seems empty dialogues. Therefore, provincial authorities concerned are requested to constitutionalize the rights of every rural citizen by establishing institutes promising primary to higher education accessibility.
IMRAN MARRI
Hub, Balochistan
Unlawful practices!
In the most populated city of the country ( Karachi), one finds wrong use or misuse of roads, as a usual practice. Either poorly managed shops and cafes have covered up the roads or vehicles been parked, illicitly. As mentioned, it’s common practice in the city, so it never shocked me. But, what really shocked me the most, was “ worship being held on the road”.
When, I happened to pass by ‘ Choudary Khaleeq-uz-Zaman road’ ( Clifton Karachi) to my surprise, people in hundreds were offering Friday prayer on road, covering up almost 70% of roadside. Later, I confirmed from locals, telling that on every Friday that particular road is engaged by the bunch of Muslims, for almost an hour. To this, I remained speechless at the moment.
This not only depicts the misuse of law and governmental priorities but also portrays a gloomy picture of dual or double standard society; where minorities are always at risk. And for Muslims, even roads turn to be mosques. Considering my concerns, the relevant authorities must look into the matter thoroughly. The concerned should come forward and must stop such unlawful practices, which breach the law and constitution of the country.
TANVEER AHMED BUGHIO
Larkana
Food abusing
Food wastage in weddings is one of the social problems which needs to be solved. In Pakistan 40% of the food produced is wasted at different stages starting from farm till fork. Many organisations like WWFP and SAFP are also working in collaboration in order to overcome this problem but as a social being individuals also have some responsibility.
In weddings usually the un-touched food is packed and sent to relatives but what about the mountain of rice with chicken rolling down in plates. People don’t even eat the half of it and it goes to the bin. There is a need to morally correct ourselves. The officials should also bring some strategy in this regard and awareness should be made especially in wedding seasons. These small steps will surely clear our road towards a better society .
ARMANAH MUBASHER
Lahore
