Street crimes have now become a norm in Pakistan and now a regular feature for the citizens of Pakistan.
LAHORE: Today, we see so many around us suffering under the most harrowing circumstances ever. Do we react? Do we let the general sense of pessimism sap us of action? Or do we continue to live in our own little bubble?
There are no positive answers to these questions for those who will not dare to speak up against what is wrong and who will let the fear of failure drown their struggle for success.
Street crimes have now become a norm in Pakistan and now a regular feature for the citizens of Pakistan. After Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad are facing an increase in street crimes. Cars, motorcycle, mobile and wallet snatching are the most common.
The solution does not only lie in taking serious action against these criminals. The selection of people for responsible institutions must be based on merit, the youth must be educated against these crimes, job opportunities and adequate social status should be provided. By taking such preventive measures the increasing crime rate can be controlled.
Neha Afzal
Published in The Express Tribune, April 7th, 2014.
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