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Smoke Emitting Vehicles
The increase in traffic and the growing production of motor vehicles has become a threat to the environmental concerns in Karachi. One major contributor of the rising pollution in the city apart from the industries, are motor vehicles. Be it rickshaws, trucks, busses, motorbikes or ordinary cars, the exhaust fumes contain harmful gasses that are not only hazardous to the environment but also the inhabitants. In other countries, governments have strong policies on the smoke emission levels of an automobile, for automotive industries. Cars and other vehicles running on diesel or LPG are required to install catalytic converters on their exhaust pipes, in order to minimise the harmful effects of the smoke. In Pakistan there is no such policy, because of no particular concern for the environment.
Saad Azam
Karachi
Flyovers And Underpasses
Recently the Sindh Government and the CDGK have launched a new project worth Rs. 2.25bn in Karachi for flyovers at some crucial traffic points in the city. The move has been appreciated by many as another vital step is being taken to reduce the traffic woes of the public. These flyovers are supposed to be built at Sharea-e-Faisal intersections, and one close to PIDC. The project will definitely make Sharea-e-Faisal a signal-free road, with free flow of traffic. One suggestion to the CDGK is that they should also look at the traffic situation of M. A. Jinnah Road and build flyovers or underpasses at intersections that are mostly jam-packed at peak hours. The efforts of the City Nazim and his team are indeed laudable and we must encourage them to continue their efforts to make Karachi a better city. We must also, as responsible citizens, look after our city.
Nadia Faheem
Karachi
Traffic Mess
It has become a nightmare returning from the workplace due to the excessive traffic. If you are driving on Sharae Faisal or going towards University Road, or whether you are in Clifton, you are in big trouble. What is unfortunate to note is the fact that we ourselves have been contributing to this mess. I was shocked to witness people shouting at city wardens despite the fact that they were trying their best to sort out traffic issues. It seems that following traffic rules are a thing of the past in which no one is interested any more.
I appeal to the people of Karachi to please follow these rules and cooperate with these officials because this is in our own interests only. I would also like to request the government officials to kindly inform us in advance if they are repairing any roads or blocking them so that the public can take alternative routes.
Shahid Naeem
Karachi
IPL and PCB
I am extremely disappointed at the bias shown by IPL towards the Pakistani players, who happen to be the World 20-Twenty champions. What is even more disappointing is the response of the PCB towards this issue. We had been hearing about the establishment of good cricket ties between India and Pakistan, but what good was this diplomacy if it did not bear any fruit. I would also like to point out that sports throughout the world is regarded as a tool that brings nations together, however, if these entities with such vested interests continue to act this way, sports would lose its integrity. I cannot say who has benefited from this move, but clearly, the authenticity and integrity of IPL would be compromised if it takes place without the world champions’ participation. PCB should ensure that in future no such mishaps take place since the embarrassment is not just faced but the players but also by the whole nation.
S. Moin
Lahore
MAG Fan
I have been a loyal reader of MAG for the past two years and I must say that MAG has evolved into a fine magazine since the time I started reading it. We readers are really thankful to the editorial and the graphics team for giving us quality content. The colourful layouts really make one read every bit of this wonderful weekly magazine. My particularly favourite column is ‘Upbringing’; rarely does any local magazine focus on aspects such as upbringing and child behaviour. The best thing about MAG is that it focuses on every thing that an ordinary person would love to read. Be it gossip and news, or fashion and beauty trends. MAG has everything! Keep it up!
Fariyaal Zehra
Peshawar
Freedom Of Press
Press and media as we all know are considered to be the fourth pillar of democracy. However, this medium should contribute positively towards social change and keep a check on the rest. What is appalling to note is the fact that the growing freedom of media in Pakistan is also becoming an issue of concern. A lot of channels have started showing unnecessary gory images during crisis which not only brings down the morale of the people but also hurts the privacy of the victims. Furthermore, we’ve started to exaggerate facts and it seems that we are trying to copy too hard from our neighbours. I am all in favour of freedom of speech, but as they say, with great power comes great responsibility; the people that run the media should take responsibility to monitor what is being aired and ensure that the content that is being disseminated does not hurt anyone.
Nyla Zaidi
Islamabad
