The dog without a leash

This concerns the story “The dog without a leash” by Laleha Fatemah Kharal (YW, February 28). The story was so funny that I couldn’t stop laughing. The way the writer described the dog running everywhere and scaring the children was hilarious.

As a reader, I could easily imagine the narrator’s reactions. The story kept me engaged until the very end. It gave an important lesson that we should always keep our pets, especially dogs, on a leash to avoid mishaps.

Sohail Ahmed
Rawalpindi

The diary of an octopus

This is with reference to the story “The diary of an octopus” by Armeen Shahzad (YW, February 28).

The story was fascinating because it gave readers a glimpse of life in the ocean through the eyes of an octopus, blending imagination with real facts about its behaviour and environment. I enjoyed how the octopus “speaks” directly, describing its intelligence, survival skills and interactions with predators, which made its world feel vivid and alive.

The story also carried a deeper message about the human impact on nature. The octopus expressed frustration at how humans pollute oceans and disrupt ecosystems, which serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect the environment.

Readers are encouraged to see animals not just as distant creatures but as beings with remarkable abilities that deserve respect and care.

Zahra Iqbal
Karachi

When friends become strangers

This is regarding the article “When friends become strangers” by Marvi Soomro (YW, March 7).

The article focused on resolving misunderstandings and the small changes that naturally occur in friendships over time. I totally agree with the writer when she advised being flexible, especially when there are conflicts, and then taking the first step to resolve them.

Change is a part of life, so we should not let misunderstandings harm our friendships.

Jaiwanti Khatri
Khipro

The final exam fiasco

This is with reference to the story “The final exam fiasco” by Rosheen Fatima (YW, March 7). Examinations are a time when even geniuses get nervous, so this is when we need to be more focused and practical, but not overconfident, because overconfidence often leads to failure. The writer advised preparing early and step by step, rather than rushing frantically during exams. Only in this way can one perform well.

Sumaiyah Nawaz Ali
Gambat

Published in Dawn, Young World, April 18th, 2026