EXTERNAL DEBT: Pakistan`s external debt is over $100 billion, which would be a huge burden on the shoulders of the incoming government. However, if we go through the day-to-day statements of political leaders as they and their parties geared up for the recently-held elections, none of them actually seemed interested in talking about it in their public appearances in rallies or during media coverage. None of them was able to draw a basic outline of what they had in the name of a plan to set the country`s course right. Instead, these leaders were busy making promises that were as impractical as they were illogical, like, for instance, providing free electricity up to 300 units to the masses. How? Unfortunately, Pakistan does not have sincere and competent leaders to put the country on the right track. One can only pray and continue to hope against hope.
Mumraiz Khan Karachi POLITICAL EDICT: A handful of clerics issued a fatwa in Kohistan recently against canvassing done by women for the general elections that were held on Feb 8. The relevant authorities should take stern action against all those clerics who use religion for political purposes, and in the process tarnish the image of Pakistan.
Abrar Ali Shah Khattak Peshawar DISCOUNT FOR TE ACHERS: In order to alleviate the sufferings of the teaching community, the high command of Pakistan Army should consider allotting all public-sector teachers a discount card of its Canteen Store Department (CSD). The teaching community is finding it extremely difficult to make ends meet. The kind gesture of Pakistan Army will not only facilitate the low-income community, but will also increase customers at CSD stores across the country. In fact, the armed forces may consider sharing their hospitalisation and education facilities with the teaching community.
This will be a great initiative that will surely be appreciated by all concerned.
