No grounds to disqualify Khan
Despite various attempts by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PMLN) to deflect from Nawaz Sharif’s legal jeopardy by bringing baseless charges against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, Imran Khan, they have made little headway (“Ousted Pakistani PM Sharif seeks review of court ruling”, Gulf News, August 16). With regards to the source of funding for the Bani Gala property in Islamabad, the PTI leader has provided a comprehensive money trail, which clearly demonstrates the legitimate source of funds earned internationally. Whatever information the court has sought, Khan has disclosed, which is in stark contrast to Sharif and his family. There are no grounds to disqualify Khan. The court has already observed that if any funding does not meet the stringent requirements of party funding they may be confiscated, but is not sufficient grounds to disqualify the party leader. The nature of Khan’s cases are completely different from Sharif, who stood accused of laundering billions of rupees without providing any proof of their source.
From Ms Anila Khawaja
Pakistan
A token for teachers
Teaching is like walking in a jungle, but the jungle is full of dinosaurs (“7 ways to transition your kids from summer to school”, Gulf News, August 16). It’s that time of the year again, where students have to reluctantly go back to school, while their teachers gear up to start preparing lesson plans, activities and worksheets for them. Not many realise the amount of hard work that goes into planning for these little ones. While parents are stressed to send their children to school, teachers are happy thinking about the first day. Imagine handling 40 children at the same time. Yes, this jungle is very diverse. Teachers have to make sure that every child is handled with care. This note is for every teacher, to remind them to smile and remember that they have made a difference in someone’s life. A teacher is the one who makes all professions possible, so if you are a successful doctor or engineer today, it’s because someone not only taught you to learn, but also taught you to pick yourself up every time you fell. Back-to-School is the day to celebrate togetherness and compassion. A teacher and a child’s relationship is centered on friendship and trust in each other.
From Ms Anupriya Dayal
UAE
Some interesting tennis
With the absence of Roger Federer and Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal has managed to claim the world number one position during the Cincinnati tournament (“No. 1 position is very special for me, Nadal says”, Gulf News, August 15). At the same time, the absence of Serena Williams has given five women players the opportunity to try for the number one position, before the US Open. Hence, more than the men, the women’s matches are going to be very interesting during this year.
From Ms Kavitha Srikanth
India
Benefits for employers
I can’t understand why they base gratuity on the basic salary (“How to calculate UAE gratuity pay”, Gulf News, August 1). That is why more companies put low basic salaries in the contract because it’s beneficial to them, so they have to pay less.
From Ms Bell Ann
Abu Dhabi
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Censoring the chairperson
The Central Board of Film Certification’s chairperson, Pahlaj Nihalani, was sacked, and this is welcome news for Indian film producers and directors (“Indian censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani fired”, Gulf News, August 12). His adamant attitude towards dialogues in films may be the root cause for the sacking, by higher authorities. The award winning, Prasoon Joshi, may deliver better and make the film fraternity happy. Good luck to Joshi.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Focus on the underprivileged
I wish India and Pakistan would become two great, peaceful neighbours (“India to issue medical visas for Pakistanis”, Gulf News, August 16). Currently, we are two devolving countries. Money needs to be spent on the underprivileged rather than on a race to have the most weapons. Let’s share positivity and host peace talks.
From Mr Ali Shaikh
Dubai
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Bringing peace
I wish the best for India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. She is one of the people who may bring peace between both India and Pakistan, because it seems like she wants peace across the line of control. I am sure that if she runs an election campaign even in Pakistan, she could win. She is perhaps the only loved Indian politician in Pakistan.
From Mr Sadam Khan
Pakistan
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Take some action
Some people are very happy go lucky. They don’t care whether someone dies or anything good or bad happens. We should appreciate this step by India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. I hope it isn’t just news and some action will be taken. Citizens of Pakistan and India need to analyse how long do they want to be known as developing countries.
From Mr Shiraz Ahmad Seddiqi
UAE
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