As a senior citizen of Pakistan, I would like to register my disapproval and protest over the statement of Lahore’s CCPO Umar Sheikh. He conveniently said that the woman who was raped shouldn’t have travelled alone on the motorway in the middle of night; should have checked whether the car has enough petrol; or should have taken GT Road. These remarks by a police officer of such a high rank are disappointing and frightening for the people who trust the police for their safety. If this is the mindset of the custodian of the country’s law and order, something is really wrong at the institution of the police. Pakistan needs to bring adequate police reforms to change the prevailing mindset and build public trust.
Last year, when I was in the UAE, a resident told me that the reason for the economic development of the country in such a short span is the level of security the country provides to its women. The secret of success of economically developed countries is that they try to make sure that their people’s lives and property are safe.
Ejaz Ahmad Magoon
Lahore
This letter refers to the news report ‘PM forms seven-member body to reduce government expenses’ . A reduction in...
The residents of F Block, New Katariyan, Rawalpindi have been dealing with a chronic shortage of gas which has become...
This letter refers to the news report ‘Aitchison College principal quits over ‘interference’ by governor’ ....
Education is the only way towards achieving national objectives and international prominence. The constitution...
The state of Karachi's infrastructure and governance has been a cause for concern over the past decade. Issues ranging...
Pakistan is in the throes of the worst economic logjam today mainly because of the long-running political instability...