Letters: August 6, 2010

Ill-considered remark
I think David Cameron’s comment was incredibly unwise, [done] to please India, when everybody knows that Pakistan, along with the United States, is fighting the war against terror (‘UK’s Cameron stirs new row with ‘terror’ remark,’ Gulf News, July 30). Cameron might end up getting some business from India but at the cost of making Pakistan look bad.
From Mr Ivar Stromberg
Stockholm, Sweden
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Cameron forgets too much
It has been a tragedy that the British and American authorities are deliberately ignoring. Since the fight against terror [started] who has suffered the most fatalities? Who is unleashing terror attacks in Pakistan? Who is behind the daily targeted killings? It is all because Pakistan has got involved in the battle. Is it so easy for Mr Cameron to forget the sacrifice?
From Ms Affaf
Dubai
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Don’t look to the West
I wish the British Prime Minster David Cameron and his democracy actually cared about the British taxpayers. They never heeded the taxpayers when they asked them to withdraw from Iraq and Afghanistan. The truth is that Pakistan should open its eyes and see that any sacrifices made for the West will never be enough! The war will be over one day and they shall leave Afghanistan and Pakistan bleeding. The comment by Cameron in India is purely to serve the trade interests of his government.
From Mr Salman
Abu Dhabi
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Bitter truth
Finally somebody takes a stand and says what needs to be said about Pakistan’s participation in the ‘terror war’. Of course, it has upset people. The truth always does. Perhaps now we can move forward with a bit more honesty in the peace talks between India and Pakistan.
From Ms Arvania Mittili
Abu Dhabi

Misplaced concern
This has reference to the report on women fasting while they’re pregnant (‘Pregnant women advised to abstain from fasting’, Gulf News, July 31). I am a father of three children — two of them were born just after... Ramadan. It means my wife was pregnant during the [Ramadan]. Despite my warnings regarding the baby’s health, she abstained from food during the day. In fact she proved that my anxiety was baseless as she delivered very healthy babies both times. Both the babies she carried during Ramadan were heavier than the one who was not born around Ramadan.
From Mr Shabab Mohammad
Sharjah
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Critical period
In response to Mr Shabab Mohammad’s comment, his babies were born just after Ramadan. This means his wife was in the seventh or eight month of pregnancy, therefore it was easy for her to fast. The report in Gulf News states that medical experts are insisting that women do not fast in the first three months of pregnancy, which are more critical for the mother and a time when she is more likely to feel sick.
From a reader
Dubai
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Heed the doctor’s advice
I am glad that Mr Shabab Mohammad has healthy babies. But, there have been cases when pregnant women who were insisting on fasting during Ramadan unfortunately lost their babies. You can’t really avoid a doctor’s recommendation and you must take in consideration your health conditions as well.
From Ms Marina
Dubai
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A request to the RTA
I would like to congratulate the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for its successful Dubai Metro project that has made life easier for many. It saves both time and money. Besides the supreme benefit of a contented travelling experience, the pedestrian bridges connected to the Metro stations are also very helpful. They have curtailed kilometres into metres delivering security and peace of mind. Construction work at the Business Bay Station and some others is complete, which allows these stations to be at least utilised for crossing the roads. The opening of these facilities would be beneficial for residents as they would not have to travel kilometres to get to the other side of the road. There is a mosque located across the road from my apartment. To go there, I have to walk more than 4km in the scorching heat. Right now, the public neither demands nor expects escalators, elevators or air conditioning. We would just appreciate it if the RTA permits people to cross the road using the Metro bridges. As Ramadan is going to commence very soon, walking in this heat while fasting would be very arduous.
From Mr Ahmad Ranjha
Dubai