UNITED NATIONS: It is crucial for the United Nations to address pressing global challenges, such as the ongoing genocide in Gaza, attacks on Lebanon, human rights violations in occupied Kashmir, and the rise of Islamophobia and extremist tendencies globally. Climate change issues and economic challenges in developing countries also have the potential to threaten world peace in the years ahead. Unfortunately, the UN has failed to effectively address any of these issues basically under the influence of the United States and its allies in the West. The same can be said about the world body’s efforts to tackle climate change and the economic issues that are afflicting the Global South.

Tahira Memon
Khairpur Mirs

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: Overcrowded classrooms and shortage of qualified teachers affect the quality of education. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in schools can help our students succeed. AI can personalise learning, allowing students to learn at their own pace and style. It can also help teachers by taking care of administrative tasks, allowing them time to focus more on teaching. We should train teachers to use AI tools effectively. The government can partner with relevant companies to create AI programmes that fit our schools’ needs. By looking at successful practices in other countries, and combining AI with dedicated teachers, we can significantly improve education for all our students.

Abeeha Asad
Karachi

OVERPRICED CAFETERIAS: Cafeterias and canteens in colleges and universities charge students as per their liking. For instance, the government in Punjab has fixed the price of roti at Rs14, but the cafeterias on the cmpaus of the Government College University (GCU) in Lahore charge Rs20 for it. These cafeterias make undue profits from the students, and the administration’s inaction allows them to operate without fear. The government should play its due role in controlling prices.

Adnan Qadir
Lahore

Published in Dawn, November 8th, 2024