Showing posts with label Letter to the Editor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Letter to the Editor. Show all posts

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Letter to the editor: Peshawar will endure, forever.

 Peshawar will endure, forever.

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Amidst the chaos and the strife,
In Peshawar, there's hope for life.
Where bullets once shattered the peace,
Now unity and love will never cease.

With every step, a new dawn arises,
And with every hope, a new dream realizes.
For peace in Peshawar is a steadfast vow,
A promise that will always endow.

Long live Peshawar, our beloved city,
A place where all come with open hearts, free.
Where diversity thrives, and all are one,
In the name of peace, the journey has begun.

So let us stand together, hand in hand,
And build a future that is truly grand.
May Peshawar forever be a place of love,
And in its streets, may peace forever reign above.

This poem is a powerful tribute to the hope and resilience of the people of Peshawar, written in the context of the challenging law and order situations that have prevailed in the city. With a focus on unity, love, and staying steadfast is a call to action, to build a better future for beloved city. Despite the trials and tribulations faced by Peshawar, the current emerged situation reminds all of us that there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow, and that with a shared commitment to peace and prosperity, Peshawar will endure, forever.

Shabbir Hussain Imam.
Gunj - Peshawar.

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Letter to the editor: Peshawar: A call for Action.

 "Urgent Need for Enhanced Security Plan in Peshawar: A Call for Action"


It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of two minority members of our society in Peshawar, Diyal Singh (a shopkeeper) and the Kashif Masih (a sanitation worker). Both were killed on the March 31st and April 1st, respectively. Their deaths are a stark reminder of the need for greater tolerance and understanding in our society.


As a Sikh shopkeeper, Diyal Singh was a beloved member of the Peshawar community. He had contributed immensely to the local economy and had been an integral part of the city's multicultural society. His tragic death is a loss not just for his family and loved ones, but also for the entire community.


The Christian Kashif Masih was also a member of the Peshawar's family and his loss is equally devastating. Both of them were an integral part of the diverse and vibrant fabric of Peshawar's society and their contributions will be long remembered and cherished.


These unfortunate incidents also highlight the urgent need for an enhanced security plan in Peshawar. The safety and security of all citizens, regardless of their religion or background, must be a top priority for the authorities. It is time for the Peshawar Safe City Project to be completed and implemented to ensure the safety of all its citizens.


As we mourn the loss of Diyal Singh and the Kashif Masih, let us also remember and appreciate their contributions to Peshawar.

We must work together to create a society that is tolerant and inclusive, where all members feel safe and valued.


"There can be no security anywhere in the world if there is no prosperity, and there can be no prosperity without security." - John F. Kennedy


Shabbir Hussain Imam

Gunj - Peshawar.