Constructive charity

LAHORE: This is with reference to your editorial “Organising kindness” (July13). It is true that donations and charity alleviate the burden of a comman man but we need to educate them and empower them and teach them and their children skills to earn money themselves. It is a common thing that as Ramazan approaches people start begging for money, food etc and this should be discouraged. The government, in my opinion, should immediately end all schemes like ‘sasti roti’ and the Benazir Income Support Programme for physically fit people. These schemes should be limited only to those who are physically and mentally challenged and aged people who cannot work. Young children should be admitted into schools instead of begging on the streets because several problems stem from this including drug addiction. It is the responsibility of the government to ensure quality education for the poor and if the government is busy in other activities then the youth of Pakistan can chalk out a policy and suggest it to the government. The time has come to stand on our own feet. The poor should not become dependent on charity.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 14th, 2010.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/27601/constructive-charity/

strip of shame

LAHORE: This is with reference to your editorial “Strip of shame” (July 6). It is saddening to know that women and young girls are raped and tortured in front of scores of men who do nothing to prevent such crimes. In my opinion, such men are not Muslims because Islam instructs its followers to show respect for women. I don’t understand why men don’t raise their voices till their own mothers or sisters become victims.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 8th, 2010.

http://tribune.com.pk/story/26270/strip-of-shame-2/

resolution against media

LAHORE: The members of the Punjab Assembly should be ashamed of themselves for adopting a resolution against the media. Their move shows disregard for the freedom of speech which is guaranteed under a democratic system. In my opinion, the PML-N has misgoverned the people of Punjab under the guise of good governance. Now it’s trying to hide the flaws of its leadership. If Punjab’s MPAs respect the freedom, they have any sense left then they should take this resolution back and say sorry to the media community of Punjab in particular and Pakistan in general.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 11th, 2010.


http://tribune.com.pk/story/26984/resolution-against-media/