QUAID’S BIRTHPLACE: This refers to the article ‘Where was Jinnah born?’ (EOS, July 11). The writer deserves a pat on his back for having done a great job by compiling such an authentic report on the subject. I believe that through his arguments, duly supported by evidence which was made available for this purpose, he has settled this controversy once and for all.
MashAllah Khan
Karachi
ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR: Everyone has the right to be respected. Just like any employee, the government servants must be treated with dignity and honour regardless of the grade they belong to. No one should be allowed to abuse them. It is disappointing to note that the government-employed domestic workers and drivers are treated badly by officers and their family members. This staff is appointed and paid by the government and they are not the officers’ personal servants. This segment of society must be protected. A law should be passed to treat everyone with respect, and tolerance must be maintain
ILLEGAL RAID: At around 5.30am on July 6, my residence in Shah Hassan Union Council of Johi, Dadu, was raided by Gaji Shah Police without reason. The party of seven had no lady police, but searched the household and harassed my family members, especially women, using abusive language. They took away my disabled uncle to the police station, but later released him when the matter was brought to the notice of local media. The relevant authorities, especially SSP Dadu, should look into the matter.
Sanaullah Shahani
Dadu
POSITIVE THINKING: Social comparison can lead vulnerable people to depression because they consider others having more opportunities. These emotions affect their behaviour badly. Social media and advertisements play a crucial role as they show and promote the so-called social standards that everyone does not have. The best way to eradicate social comparison is positive thinking and the realisation that one has to do one’s level best according to circumstances, and no