Fear of NAB
Madam,
Leaders of the PPP and PML-N continue to harp on theme of dubbing NAB as draconian and calling for its scrapping altogether.
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was established in November 1999 constitutionally as an independent and autonomous body.
It is pertinent to mention that both the former ruling parties have been in power one after the other during ten years from 2008 to 2018 but did nothing to change or finish NAB.
For the last few months or so, NAB has accelerated its working and is coming up with cases against leaders of former ruling parties as well as against federal and provincial ministers and functionaries across the country.
Opposition parties and their leaders are crying hoarse against NAB, saying that the current government is doing all this for vengeance. Prime Minister Imran Khan has repeatedly said that the PTI government has nothing to do with the cases as the NAB is an autonomous body and not under the federal government as such.
If the PPP and PML-N leaders are innocent and if they have not committed any corruption, then they need not be afraid of the NAB. Superior Courts are there to hear grievances and providing them relief in genuine cases.
Muhammad Ali,
Faisalabad.
No change
Madam,
There is no change in ‘Naya Pakistan,’ but still that optimism remains intact. Incessant inflammatory rhetoric has been remained part of the PTI since Azadi march in August, 2014. Since July 2018, the PTI has been in power and yet, Pakistan is not trudging towards normality. Why is the PTI trembling politically? Since December 2018, people are facing unprecedented inflation and the rupee has been depreciating continuously. Inflation rate has risen to 9.4 per cent in March and is likely to push 30 million people below the poverty line. The PTI government has failed to clamp down on terrorist groups and their activities. On the flip side of this, Khan’s cabinet is just not cohesive or coordinated. It can be safely said that no one will a sane mind is running this government.
Haider Bijarani,
Via e-mail.
Heat wave
Madam,
Heat stroke is also known as sun stroke or thermic fever. It happens when the body’s mechanisms for controlling temperature fail. Many people fell sick and fainted during heat waves in Karachi last year.
About 1,360 people were affected by the heat stroke. Due to excessive heat, sweating can result in dehydration and this will lead to heat exhaustion. It is generally advised to remain indoors as much as possible, especially around noon. Stay in cool and dry place. Wear loose and light colours. Maintain as well as increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration.
Heatstroke occurs when you work in hot environments for a long period. This can be due to labour work and physical activities. So please stay at home.
Irshad Khokhar,
Lahore.
Senseless War
Madam,
The attacks and targeted killings of members of the Hazara community should be condemned. If this hatred does not subside, there is no doubt that these people will continue to face terror attacks. Pakistan has always failed to protect its minorities. Similarly, the Hazara community has always been deprived of their civil rights. They have always been victimised and have lost hundreds of their loved ones in a senseless war. The government has not yet finalised any decisive safety measures for them. I request the government to not neglect minorities in this country because the progress of this country depends on it.
Sana Jan,
Via e-mail.
Restoration work
Madam,
I truly appreciate the Guardians Trust which has taken it up the noble task of the restoration of Frere Hall. I feel it is the duty of all citizens to contribute in whatever capacity they can to reclaim public spaces for the benefit of the common citizen.
Besides monetary contribution, how we are treating the environment around us is also of great significance. Media houses should allocate free airtime to raise awareness on the importance of preservation of our culture, heritage and restoration of public spaces.
I was truly moved by the note of thanks delivered by Jameel Yusuf. He rightly suggested that the city be renamed from the City of Lights to the City of Love, or the City of Giving or the City of Angels.
This is a great suggestion and more aptly describes the people whose generosity in giving is acknowledged internationally.
Saba Khan,
Karachi.
Absurd demand
Madam,
The PML-N has sought Ishaq Dar’s appointment as finance minister by submitting a resolution to the Punjab Assembly.
This demand of the PML-N is preposterous and absurd, given the number of graft cases filed against him by, and his absconding and deliberate refusal to cooperate and appear before the court despite incessant summons.
Yes, today our country is in an utmost delicate situation but it is not the failure of this novice government. Bringing back Dar will not bring us out of recession. We should appreciate the new regime of the PTI that is wrestling with the messy legacy it got from its predecessors.
Zahid Ali,
Islamabad.
Polio workers
Madam,
I salute the polio workers of my city who are facing such a tough time during vaccination drives. These great people trudge through dangerous terrains and adverse weather conditions to ensure that every child in the country is given the vaccine. In return, they receive nothing.
Recently, I met lady health workers and a policeman who were on duty. While talking to them, I came to know that how helpless they actually are. The ladies disclosed that they were being paid Rs2,500 for four days and the poor policeman was paid Rs1,000 for being on duty for three days.
I hope the authorities will take note of the poor working conditions of polio workers and come to their aid.
Myra Khan,
Hyderabad.
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