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Alhan Omar, Islamophobia, Kashmir
US lawmaker Alhan Omar is one of the world’s leading figures against Islamophobia and Pakistan has been playing a significant role in this regard. Alhan Omar has passed a resolution in the US House of Representatives against Islamophobia, then Pakistan has recognized celebration of World Day Against Islamophobia at the UN.
That is why in the world, especially in the Islamic world, Alhan Omar’s visit to Pakistan is being seen as an important step towards Islamophobia, which will have a profound effect in the years to come. Alhan Omar’s five-day visit is being seen in the context of the Kashmir issue, which has been met with a backlash from the Indian government and is being described as anti-India measures. Wherever injustice is being done to Muslims around the world, Alhan Omar seems to be raising his voice.
When Alhan Omar’s visit to Pakistan started, whether it is mainstream of Indian media or social media users, they are trying to get ahead of each other in spewing poison against this visit of Alhan Omar. And the reason for this is obvious that when Alhan Omar sees and hears about the situation in Kashmir from the mouths of the Kashmiris and goes back to the United States and mentions it, it is imperative that Indian oppression will become more apparent to the world.
Serious human rights violations will be exposed and the world will be aware of the position and situation of Kashmiris and, of course, Pakistan’s position on human rights in Kashmir will be strengthened. The five-day visit of US Congressman Alhan Omar to Pakistan has provided an excellent opportunity for the Pakistani government to raise the issue of Kashmir with the world. The visit will strengthen Pakistan’s Kashmir policy while further weakening India’s position. There is a need for Pakistan to take concrete steps at the foreign level to reap the benefits of this visit which would benefit the Kashmir cause.
MUHAMMAD SHAFIQUE
Islamabad
A great national tragedy
If Pakistan was governed strictly under the articles of Constitution and Rule of Law was respected then on 3rd April 2022 the voting on No-Confidence Resolution should have settled the matter within the four walls of the National Assembly. Whatever followed and how the constitutional offices were abused for the whims and caprices of one party head that has destroyed our national prestige also.
Today 22nd April 2022 sea of change President Arif Alvi who also refused to perform his constitutional duties of administering oath to PM and then to the Cabinet, was seen on media after wasting 18 days administering oath to 3 New Cabinet Ministers, my domestic servant observed and I am writing this letter that if President Alvi had any principle he should have resigned instead of trying to disrupt the normal government business.
Lahore High Court has also taken serious view of PTI Governor and former Speaker who was nominated as CM candidate by no less a person than Imran Khan are trying to take shield behind so-called letters of Advocate General Punjab and suspended Assembly Secretary leading to deadlock in normal functioning of administration in Punjab are alarming when the bureaucracy is also divided and showing partisanship and loyalty with warring groups that reflect serious flaws in our training to the administrative machinery who are not public servant rather political party workers. Will someone take cognizance of this behavior and ensure respect Merit prevails.
ALI ASHRAF KHAN
Karachi
Do not discriminate
Every single human being has equal rights and everyone is born independent. But humans with personal disabilities are often discriminated against and do not acquire rights like normal people.
Furthermore, some people seem to see them as burden, and even the family does not giving much importance to them. Some people feel sympathy for special and some make fun of them. But we all should know that making fun creates a mental disturbance for the victims so we should not discriminate and make fun of disabled ones. We should raise our voices against the humiliation, harassment and insult of special people because they are also human beings.
The government should not ignore them. We as human beings should eliminate differences for special children and they have an equal right to live a life of happiness and joy.
ADIL WAHID
Malir, Karachi
