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Law and order situation It is unfortunate that the government's drive against illegal arms could not achieve the desired result. After the drive, no change in law and order situation is observed and the incidence of crime, particularly kidnapping, killing of innocent people and highway robberies, have indeed sent a wave of shock and resentment among the Karachiites. The high rate of crimes clearly indicates that the criminals have sufficient arms and ammunition. This reality is not only creating panic and unrest among the people but also lessening the confidence of people on the government. Traders, shopkeepers, artists even a common man, are feeling insecure. The dacoits and robbers commit crimes in daylight that proves the inefficiency of our police because a number of crimes have taken place in the presence of police and rangers on the spot. Quaid-c-Azam had said that the first duty of a government is to maintain law and order so that the life, property and religious beliefs of its subjects are fully protected by the. state. Although the government is taking measures to control the law and order situation, however, the prevailing situation can not be termed ideal. Needless to mention here that under the deteriorating law and order situation, all efforts for revival of the national economy would be fruitless. Since the President has vowed to crack down on the coutry's gun culture, no laxity be given to the criminals and speedy justice. The gravity of the situation demands that the government plan to combat with the criminal gangs to control terrorism. Mumtaz Hussain-Karachi IRQ? The terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington have affected the British people profoundly. Having lived in New York for four amazing years, I was devastated by the events. What troubles me and an increasing number of British People is whether Americans have learned a lesson. Before the tragedy, the U.S. was very tolerant of the I.R.A. and its proponents, giving refuge and financial support. I.R.A. members are terrorists. They kill innocent men, women and children. I hope and pray that Americans will carry out a war against terrorism in all its forms. Being ignorant is no excuse. KATIE HAMMOND Bishops -England Think It's easy enough to say terrorists represent pure evil, but it's also helpful to ask; What is it in U.S. behavior that drove them to such hatred? From their perspective, they see an imperialist American acting as the world's policeman only when it conveniently serves U.S. economic interests. But where was the U.S. when thousands of African civilians were massacred by military regimes? And what are we doing as millions die of AIDS in Africa and children still starve in many countries? I can see why posturing by a rich country is seen as arrogant. Tony Abarquez Austin, U.S.

War Rhetoric The core issue of Kashmir has once again ignited two hostile nations Pakistan and India at the brink of yet another war in their short history. Flames of exasperation, revenge and hostility are burning on either sides and there is no dearth of aggressive words either. Armaments and military personals are being rushed to frontiers to safeguard their countries. People living along borders are evacuating their houses, precautions against possible air raids are being given to people. Both sides have imposed sanctions of air space violation. Any air space violation shall be met with severe a consequence that was the word from their respective Ministries of Defence. Diplomatic ties have been suspended. Possibilities of war have become a street talk now days. This all sums up that the forecast is pretty cloudy and has the potential to escalate further if the prevailing situation continues with this magnitude. Pakistan and India have been spending a large chunk of money on modernizing military gadgets, missiles and nuclear technologies. Both sides are trying to get edge over each other in military and nuclear technology. Even inhabitable place like Siachen is consuming considerable resources from both sides. War of words has been on since independence from British rule. Both sides have been blaming each other for infiltrating and harboring cross border terrorists. Both countries have been elucidating their acts as jingoism. They never let go any opportunity to tarnish each other's image on electronic and print media. Kashmir issue needs world's attention before it gets out of hands. World can be racked by tremors if nuclear war gets engulfed in this region. This region posses a global threat. Leaders of both countries have signed many accords, but all efforts have gone in vain. Every problem has a solution. It is time for cooler and sane heads to prevail. Result oriented dialogues should be held at neutral venues and top leaders of the world should help in solving this dispute. Any break out of war will directly affect the already rundown huge populace of these underdeveloped rivals. It will push them decades behind in the race of development and progress. It's high time that not only leaders but also people of these two nations realize immense threats of this core issue and bring about an end to this conflict once and for all. Omar Hafeez-Karachi