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STAKES ARE HIGH: The current

2022-08-14
political situation is worrisome for one and all. We appeal to all concerned for letting rationality prevail. Please think of Pakistan and not of ways to guard one`s own personal empires. Is there anyone who may stop this uncertainty and provide relief to the masses who have been watching the grave injustice being done to our jugular vein; Pakistan? The people sincerely want someone to save their beloved Pakistan before it gets too late.

Tasneem Allibhoy Tharia Karachi FAKE DOCTORS: The Punjab Healthcare Commission is supposed to ensure that only qualified and licensed doctors practise across the province.

However, the tale of Hafizabad is a sad one,wherehundredsofquacksare practising fearlessly. Unfortunately, the district administration has done little to address this menace. A lot of patients get mismanaged and mistreated by these fake doctors. The relevant authorities should take action against them and ensure the provision of quality healthcare for citizens.

Ali Nasim Chattha Hafizabad SEASONAL FLOODS: Flash floods unleashed by heavy rainfall have engulfed the villages of Kachho and destroyed farms and houses of the locals. It happens every year during the monsoon season. All means of communications have been disconnected from Johi city to Kachho villages, like Haji Khan, Bari, Hero Khan and many others. The irrigation department and local stakeholders have not been able to do much in this regard. It is time for the higher authorities to intervene and save the locals from these seasonal floods.

Wajahat Hussain Dadu HARMFUL TOBACCO: This refers to the report `Novel tobacco products being freely marketed due to poor tobacco control policy` (July 28). A number of countries have incorporated tobacco harm reduction in their national strategies, and there is every reason we should do the same, and implement the strategy strictly.

Junaid Ali Khan Islamabad