Letters

The only way forward is to make a sustainable and acceptable religious policy with the consensus of all stakeholders

It is rather unfortunate that, today, astronomical rise in the prices of basic food items, such as wheat, sugar, cooking oil, pulses, vegetables, etc. has broken the backs of poor family

Pakistan has much potential with regard to hydro-electric power and solar power, which can be devised as compact systems and used domestically

Raising political slogans at the grave of a leader who believed in discipline and hard work rather than gimmickry is disgraceful to say the least

If only likes of Iskandar Mirza had been sacked along with Ayub after 1947, the political process would have continued to retain the Quaid’s vision

Fasting entails huge spiritual significance from an Islamic perspective. It cleanses the soul through spiritual detox and allows us to adopt self-control over our worldly desires

Our current social life reflects that of our ancestors in the cave — we interact with smallest possible number of people, leave our homes only to gather food or to attend most urgent tasks

It does not come as a surprise that Pakistan has been enlisted as the fifth most climate vulnerable country in the world

Regrettably, it is the people of Lahore who are suffering from constant traffic jams and increased pollution because of construction, now spread over several years

If we are to survive as a nation, we have to adhere to the words of our Quaid: “For God’s sake, give up this provincialism... if you want to build yourself into a nation.”