Senior citizens who have retired from institutions that do not provide pension facilities, and are only dependent on the meagre amount of Rs8,500 received from the EOBI are badly affected by the sudden rise of petrol and other commodity prices. Many letter-writers have highlighted the plight of EOBI pensioners, but it seems that all our pleas fall on deaf ears. The reason for this indifference is clear; the government knows that these people can only protest through peaceful means because at this age they cannot come on roads and face teargas.
The hopes of thousands of EOBI pensioners rest on the incumbent government, which should take steps to resolve this issue and enable these people to survive these hard times.
Malik ul Quddoos
Karachi
I am heartbroken as I write about the tragic accident involving a boat carrying immigrants on their journey from...
The geopolitical landscape of South Asia has always been dynamic and complex, with shifting alliances and evolving...
As the world welcomes the news of the Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal, I am compelled to express my heartfelt desire for...
Golra Sharif is a small town that is famous for a mausoleum dedicated to a revered spiritual figure and Sufi saint,...
The future of Pakistan will largely depend on how the preferences of its youth align with socioeconomic realities. The...
It is extremely good news that the genocide being carried out by Israel in Gaza has been paused. But the story does...
This letter refers to the news report ‘PM sees more room for policy rate cut’ (January 3, 2025). According to the...
This letter refers to the news report ‘US, world leaders welcome phased deal between Hamas and Israel to end Gaza...