In this week’s Us (5 December), I read the cover story ‘The best of 2025 – books that defined the year’ with great interest....
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Dear Editor,
In this week’s Us (5 December), I read the cover story ‘The best of 2025 – books that defined the year’ with great interest. I was delighted to see that, out of the twelve books mentioned, I have already read seven. One problem book lovers often face is that books have become very expensive. For students like me from a middle-class background, it becomes difficult to afford them. Through Us magazine, I would like to request the city government to open more public libraries so that book lovers can have access to the latest books.
I also want to mention that in ‘Poets’ Corner’, the poem ‘Cease fire’ by Khadija Fahad moved me deeply. The genocide of our Palestinian brethren is being ignored by many Muslim countries, but I hope and pray that Allah rewards their struggle. However, I was disappointed to see that there was no poem by Abid Agha this week. Without his poems, the page looks sad.
Hania Rehan, Karachi
Dear Ed,
Lubna Jerar Naqvi’s article ‘Is AI misogynist and racist?’ (28 November) raises an important point: AI often reflects the biases of its creators. The examples she shared, from image generation to portrayals of journalists and Muslims, show how technology can reinforce stereotypes. It is vital to make AI more inclusive and culturally aware. Technology should not misrepresent them.
Anas Ahmed, Lahore
Child labour – a serious problem
Dear Editor,
Child labour is both morally wrong and legally banned, yet it remains a serious social issue in our country. Although there are laws that prohibit child labour, these are frequently ignored, and children are still being put to work. We often see boys and girls under fourteen working in hotels, workshops, factories, brick kilns, and many other places.
The main causes of child labour are poverty, lack of education, and weak enforcement of the law. Many families rely on the small income their children bring home, while others are unaware of the long-term harm this practice inflicts. These children face dangerous working conditions, long hours, and environment that threatens both their physical and mental development.
If we cannot protect our children’s rights, how can we expect our country to progress? The authorities should take firm action against this injustice, and we should work together to protect our children, and the future of our country.
Abdu Wasid, Turbat
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