SUSPENDED SERVICE: The train service connecting Kotri, Dadu and Larkana was suspended in the wake of floods last year. In January this year, an engineering team gave the go-ahead for the resumption of train operations, but the service has remained unrestored.

People have to spend a huge amount of money in moving between the cities.

The higher authorities are only interested in restoring MLL The authorities should provide relief to the people.

Talat Aziz Larkana CITY OF LIGHTS: Life in Karachi, the city of lights, is dotted with a plethora of problems. Lack of basic facilities, crumbling infrastructure, targetted killings,andincreasingrate of street crimes have left the people of this beautiful city clinically depressed.

Karachi is also known as a `mini Pakistan` because people from distant parts of the country come here seeking employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Unfortunately, many of them end up becoming part of the problems. The government should restore peace and security in Karachi.

MuhammadNabeel Karachi SPECIAL EXAM: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) had announced the date for the preliminary test ahead of the much-awaited special Central Superior Services examination.

However, the test was later put off on administrative grounds, and there has been no update. The word on the street is that the exam may not be conducted this year. The FPSC should announce the schedule so that the aspirants may continue without any confusion.

Abdul Hafeez Jatoi Hyderabad PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Owing to the holy month of Ramazan, most public transport buses are seen playing spiritual music. Loud music in public transport is unbearable, and may lead to accidents as it affects a driver`s focus. The relevant authorities should look into the matter.

Laiba Nasir Karachi