Renewed hopes

With the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, there is a sense of hope alongside a lingering inner frustration among the masses of Pakistan due to the transition of similar issues into a new year. There is no denying the fact that the major problems of Pakistan are not new, they have been around for decades. Since the inception of Pakistan neither military nor civilian governments have addressed the chronic flaws and deficiencies which are deeply rooted in our society. As a result, the situation has gone from bad to worse and these deeply-embedded problems persist every year. The incumbent regime had pledged to change the way the country had been previously governed for the better. Notwithstanding these huge commitments and promises, this government has sought more in loans from foreign states and organizations, than any other previous, reneging on its own vision.

Consequently, the people now realize that no single political party or military regime has satisfied their demands or improved their lives. While the incumbent government still has much time to reinvigorate its promises by implementing its manifesto in its true essence, only by ensuring the public welfare across the country can the government regain the trust of the public. One hopes that a new year brings betterment for the downtrodden and deprived masses of our underdeveloped country.

Engr Ashfaque Ali Khoso

Jamshoro

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The year 2019 has come to an end with its meager joys and many sorrows. Where inflation went up to 13 percent along with many other unfavourable happenings for the ordinary citizens of Naya Pakistan. The lower and middle classes have been devastated by the sky high prices of groceries and utility bills in addition to soaring un-employment.

A new year has started now and one prays that it has all the trims and trappings of a thrilling Twenty20 match. One in which Pakistan is able to put up a good total on the board.

Engr Asim Nawab

Islamabad