POLICE HIGHHANDEDNESS: I was recently in a market to buy some books when some policemen stopped me and asked me to show them my Covid vaccination card. The incharge of Cantonment Police Station not only misbehaved with me, but forcibly took me to the police station and detained me for about two hours. Would somebody in the top brass tell me what it was all about? Naimatullah Gadhi Hyderabad ILLEGAL BARRIERS: A few years ago, the law-enforcement agencies as well as the judiciary had asked all concerned to remove all illegal barriers in residential areas. Such barriers have started to crop up once again. They create problems for the masses as well as work as hurdles in the movement of ambulances and fire tenders. The relevant authorities should immediately get these barriers removed.
Name withheld on request Karachi BLOOD DONATION: Blood donations save preciouslives, and there are blood activists who voluntarily ensure the availability of blood for patients in their respective zones. The government would do well to establish a helpline which may be accessed by thosein need of blood supplies. Besides, all staff at blood banks must be provided professional training to deal with the donors professionally.
Also, the world observes the Blood Donors Day every year on June 14.
Pakistan should alsostartobservingthe day with due energy to create awareness among the masses on this critical issue.
Rehan Ullah Tajikzai Maidan, Dir Lower MEDIA REFORMS: The ongoing debate in society about media reforms can be brought to an end by including politicians and government employees under the proposed laws, including those related to social media. This will compel them to think twice before tweeting, keep them in their limits during television talk shows, and hold them accountable every time they share statistics. I believe the bigger picture would take care of itself.
