Garbage on the streets

There are hardly any places in Sindh which can be termed garbage-free. And I am one of those unfortunates souls living in one of the famous cities of Sindh, Mirpurkhas.

I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the garbage problem in Mirpurkhas. Obviously, people put garbage out from their houses everyday which, as a routine, should be taken away by the sweepers, etc., however, there are no sweepers to take that away.

And almost every street or lane looks like a garbage dump which stinks unbearably. The municipal authority pays no attention to this matter and we helplessly live and travel surrounded by such filth.

It is my appeal to the local government to take the necessary steps to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

Taimoor Khalid,

Mirpurkhas

What’s in store for 2016

This is regarding the cover story “What’s in store for 2016” by Omair Alavi (YW, January 2, 2016). I agree with the writer that every person should make his or her own resolution as it is like a mission that needs a bit of struggle to accomplish.

If we make any resolution, we have to follow it. I have also made my resolutions for 2016, which are to speak the truth, maintain equality in all aspect, work hard, be punctual, manage time and respect everybody.

Rahool Goswami,

Tandojam

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“What’s in store for 2016” by Omair Alavi was a very informative and interesting article.

I am very excited to know that there are going to be many competitions and championships in sports and many wonderful movies for kids will also come out this year.

Amanullah Faisal,

Karachi

Young World

The magazine is on the way to becoming a veritable institution, no less. For the past many years, I have been reading letters from Turbat. Each new letter sends my heart leaping with delight; all for those remarkable kids.

Once, I was a regular visitor to this city. The entire region is called Kech Makran and is beautifully strewn with billions upon billions of round pebbles that come in all sizes. I have spent many nights watching the march of stars and planets, as they gently creep across the heaven in full bloom and glory.

Many of its young people write to YW. Their number far exceeds the demographic proportion that belongs to that area. I value their enthusiasm and hope that Dawn does so, too.

Arif Abbasi,

Karachi

Published in Dawn, Young World, January 30th, 2015