Girls School, Latifabad, is affected by accumulated sewage, causing great inconvenience to the staff, students and passers-by alike. The stagnant water has also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising the risk of vector-borne diseases in the area. Immediate action must be taken to resolve the critical issue.

Malika Salam Hyderabad GARBAGE IN ISLAMABAD: Heaps of garbage lie on the road in Islamabad`s F-10/3 Markaz, which is a busy area with several restaurants in the vicinity. The garbage poses serious risks to the environment and public health. Moreover, itattracts stray dogs searchingforfood, increasing the risk of dogbites. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) must ensure proper garbage disposal, and find a solution for stray dogs as they can spread rabies.

Anwar UI Hague Islamabad WASTE DISPOSAL: The volume of garbage on city roads hasincreased significantly in recent times. Careless garbage disposal spreads a number of diseases. Apart from this, it pollutes the air and affects the health of the people.

The government must ensure regular and efficient waste disposal. Colourcoded garbage bins should be placed along the roads with clear instructions indicating the type of waste to be disposed of. It is the responsibility of the people to use the designated bins, and not to throw trash on the roads.

Harmeen Muhammad Arif Karachi LYARI RIVER: Metaphorically speaking, the people of Karachi must be grateful to Lyari River for following its designated pathway during the recent rains,neither encroaching on other riverbeds nor exceedingits boundaries.

It did not waver as it passed across the city to ultimately reach its destination in the Arabian Sea, where, again, it did not pollute or exceed its authority.

Many lessons can be learnt from even the rivers if we are willing learners.

Dr Nasreen Ahsan Karachi