Hassan’s bicycle
This is with reference to the story “Hassan’s bicycle” by Kazim Ali Shah (YW, April 11th). It was a simple story, but very meaningful.
Small actions can indeed lead to bigger lessons. Hassan losing his bicycle, but still getting something better in return made the ending feel heart-warming and meaningful. The story also gave the message that success feels sweeter when we are kind and care for others.
M. Rayyan Khan,
Peshawar
Easier said than done
This is regarding the story “Easier said than done” by Fatimah Khurrum (YW, April 25th).
Being confident and comfortable with yourself is not as easy as people make it sound. Social pressure, especially those received on online spaces, can make a person doubt themselves and feel less important.
In my opinion, the story sends a simple, but honest message: accepting yourself takes time and it is okay if it does not happen instantly. Even a small step towards being real matters.
Hadia Naghman,
Faisalabad
The unread letters
This is with reference to the story “The unread letters” by Eshaal Hashmi (YW, April 25th).
We often delay things, thinking there will always be time later. But sometimes, that “later” never comes. It makes you realise how important it is to value moments and people while they are still there.
Regret often comes from the things we did not do rather than the things we did.
In this age of digital addiction, we tend to ignore people in real life while constantly connecting with those who are far away, some we have not even met. The story reminded us to pay attention to what really matters before it is too late.
Mahnoor Ali,
Chaman
Wonder crafts
This is with reference to the Wonder Craft “No-mess pencil sharpener jar” by The Crafter (YW, April 11th).
It was a very simple, but very useful craft. The best thing about it was that it solved the problem of pencil shavings scattering everywhere while sharpening pencils, something every student has to face.
As soon as I read the craft, I made one and it solved the pencil shavings problems within minutes.
The craft is very practical, and I request the Crafter to share more useful ideas like this that can help with everyday school problems.
Adeel Saim, Ayesha Saim,
Karachi
Published in Dawn, Young World, May 30th, 2026
