Independence Day

THIS is with reference to the article “If Pakistan could speak, this is what it would say ...” by Urooj Fatima (YW, August 16, 2014).

The article was written in a very interesting way. The creation of Pakistan was a big dream of Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Iqbal. Pakistan also faced several problems in the beginning but with the passage of time it overcame all of them and was a symbol of dignity and honour.

The state of things in our country up until the 1970s were very different and much better than what they are now. Now there is terrorism, bloodshed lawlessness and ignorance. People are deprived of their basic rights. They are homeless, without health and medical facilities, and children are without proper education.

This is not the Pakistan that Allama Iqbal and Quaid-i-Azam dreamt about. This is not the Pakistan we want.

Bahram Sayad, Turbat

II

THIS is with reference to the article by Urooj Fatima published on August 16, on account of Independence Day.

The article was worth appreciating, it was inspiring and seeped in reality. I concur with the writer that yes, our youth are the future of Pakistan, but this is not enough as ‘Actions speak louder than words’.

We Pakistanis have to unite as ‘United we stand, divided we fall’.

Sana Ahmed Alvi, Karachi.

Freaky phobias

THIS is with reference to the cover story “Freaky phobias” by Iqra Moazzam (YW, August 9, 2014). It was a catchy title which engrossed me completely and I left my breakfast and started reading it. It was a wonderful article with unique information.

I did not know that there are so many phobias, such as the phobia of height, yellow colour, injections and even cheese! Some great celebrities also have phobias. I appreciate the efforts of the writers who come up with such interesting articles for us to read and be informed.

Fatima Hayat, Kharian, Cantt

Twin trouble

THIS is with reference to the story “Twin trouble” by Fatima Khan (YW, August 9, 2014). This story really touched my heart.

The writer expressed her feelings in a very clear way that it almost felt like watching the scene with my own eyes. We have never thought about such children in this way. So I appreciate the writer for writing on this topic very nicely.

Haniya Usmani, Karachi

II

THIS is with reference to the story “Twin trouble” by Fatima Khan (YW, August 9, 2014).

It was really a meaningful story which told children that they don’t give enough support to needy children who don’t receive proper education and their basic needs. This is a very good lesson to impart on children and I am happy that Young World does its part in publishing meaningful and inspiring stories for children.

Mahnaz Zakir, Turbat

III

THE story “Twin trouble” by Fatima Khan was very interesting and funny too. And it is true that there are a number of naughty children with behavioural problems just because they are not treated well or are not able to receive proper education, so they should not be treated badly. In my opinion they are very sensitive and should be dealt with politely.

Wajahat Nizamani, Nawabshah