BANARAS STOP: The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Orange Line operates between Orangi No 12 and Board Office in North Nazimabad. However, there is no station at Banaras Chowk. The area has a sizable population of working class individuals who use public transport for their daily commute. No doubt, the addition of a stop at Banaras will relieve the traffic in the area and give the local community a much-needed facility. The relevant authorities should take this rather serious matter into consideration.

Abdul Wahab
Karachi

PEACE AND PROSPERITY: In 1841, Sir John Jacob arrived in Khangarh, a village plagued by chaos and lawlessness at the time. Through his visionary appr-oach, he engaged the local population in development projects, including the construction of canals, roads as well as buildings, thereby providing employment and a sense of purpose. This innovative strategy brought unprecedented peace and prosperity to the region. As a lasting tribute to his legacy, the people of Khangarh renamed their village Jacob-abad after his death. The authorities would do well to emulate Sir John’s effective strategies that may have a role in eradicating banditry and in fostering a more harmonious and developed community. This will really help.

Kashif Hajano
Kandhkot

MARATHON MISMANAGEMENT: On Sept 6, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Directorate-General of Sports arranged a marathon race of 25km along the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route. As such, a large number of participants took part in the race with great enthusiasm. The event started amid heavy rain, resulting in mismanagement, so much so that half of the participants did not know when the race started. No doubt, those who got top positions may be top athletes and their success should be appreciated by one and all. However, the administration should learn from this experience as it will help it arrange such healthy events in the future more efficiently and successfully.

Shakeel Ahmad
Bajaur

Published in Dawn, September 19th, 2024