Feedback
Dear Editor,
In the issue of 24 October, Yumna Zahid Ali’s article ‘Allama Iqbal and the discovery of self’ impressed me. I am a great fan of Iqbal, and whenever I read his poetry, I feel inspired. The idea of khudi, or the self, if embraced can give our nation the self-respect we so badly need. His poetry is timeless and his message for today’s youth, so often lost in uncertainty and self-doubt, is priceless. What makes his vision even more inspiring is that he wrote these words when the Muslims of the sub-continent were broken in spirit. Yet his message was not just for one nation; it was for all humanity. In rediscovering Iqbal, we rediscover ourselves.
Anis Khan, Hyderabad
Karachi’s woes
Dear Editor,
Karachi’s sewage crisis has reached alarming levels. Its decades-old pipeline system is crumbling under the pressure of a growing population. Bursting sewage lines have become common, flooding major streets with untreated waste. This toxic overflow has seeped into freshwater supplies, created ideal breeding grounds for diseases such as cholera and typhoid, and caused constant traffic disruptions.
Karachi’s infrastructure is outdated, made worse by years of neglect. The city’s drainage system is a joke. The situation is further worsened by the poor condition of sewage treatment plants. Most of Karachi’s untreated wastewater ends up in the Arabian Sea, polluting the coastline and damaging marine life. Fixing this crisis needs massive investment, commitment and a modern drainage network. The government should do it before it poisons both people and the planet.
Farah Alam, Karachi
A deadly habit
Dear Editor,
Vaping is spreading fast among teenagers and young adults, and it has quietly turned into a serious health problem. What started as a trendy habit now traps many in silent addiction. What began as a trend has now become a silent addiction for many. In schools and colleges, countless students use vapes without realising how much harm they cause to both body and mind.
Nicotine in vapes affects mental focus and creates a strong addiction, much like drugs do. It also damages the lungs, leading to coughing, chest pain and shortness of breath. Even oral health suffers. In 2023, around 114 million people worldwide were vaping. The United States alone reported 2,758 cases of EVALI, a deadly lung illness linked to vaping, and 68 confirmed deaths.
Governments need to take strict action against the production and sale of vapes. If this continues, we risk raising a generation hooked on nicotine. It is time to act before this quiet danger spreads even further.
Atiba Nasrat, Turbat
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