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Apropos of ‘Clarion call for action against Pakistan’; terrorism is a big blot on humanity and its wounds are felt deeper with every cowardly act. The Pahalgam attack has again exposed the true face of Pakistan-backed terror. India must respond with a comprehensive strategy that not only counters such attacks militarily but also targets the very lifelines of terror networks — their funding, propaganda and recruitment channels. Robust intelligence-sharing, enhanced surveillance and use of cutting-edge technology are the need of the hour. India needs to intensify its diplomatic efforts to expose Pakistan’s double standards and push for stricter global sanctions. To teach a bitter and lasting lesson, India must act strategically, economically and diplomatically.

Ashok Singh Guleria, Hamirpur

Pakistan plays victim card

Apropos of ‘Pahalgam aftermath’; the dastardly attack exposes Pakistan’s unrelenting obsession with inflicting pain on India through its terror proxies. The Pahalgam attack, timed with sinister precision, reeks of state-sponsored barbarity and ideological venom. While Pakistan pretends to grieve, its silence in condemning the incident reveals the ugly truth of its two-faced diplomacy. It is time India shed strategic restraint and hit back with uncompromising force — militarily and diplomatically. The world must be made to see Pakistan for what it is: a habitual offender masquerading as a victim.

Amarjeet Mann, Una

Diminishing role of global bodies

Kashmir, monikered ‘heaven on earth’, turned into hell for people who had gone there to enjoy peace. There are several international bodies, such as the United Nations, which are tasked with maintaining global peace, but what is their use if they do not have any practical role to play in punishing erring countries. Martin Luther King’s quote is relevant here, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” On the one hand, humanity is pushing the boundaries of science and exploration, trying to discover life on the Moon and Mars, but on the other hand, we are still struggling with barbarity on our planet.

Ankita Prasher, Bundala

Less facilities available

Refer to ‘Lessons for Indian universities from the Harvard-Trump row’; it is time for Indian universities to introspect. Regular faculty training, global exposure and research incentives, which are common in Harvard University, are not frequently available in India. Universities should not be elitist as academic credentials get affected adversely. Decorum and academic objectivity should be given due priority. There must be equal opportunities across social and regional lines. There should be independent oversight committees for admissions. Curricula ought to be designed on the basis of contemporary needs. Outreach programmes for rural and underprivileged students should be started.

Anup Kumar Gakkhar, Haridwar

A gentleman Editor

Hari Jaisingh, former Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune, was a journalist par excellence with a deep faith in the democratic and liberal tradition of the newspaper. It was a privilege to read his front-page editorials and his column ‘Frankly speaking’. He always appreciated the plethora of ideas and suggestions from readers as well as contributors. His in-depth articles truly represented the ‘Voice of the people’, an ideal which the newspaper stands for.

Raj Bahadur Yadav, Fatehabad

Doyen of journalism

Apropos of the news report ‘Former Tribune Editor Hari Jaisingh passes away; NN Vohra condoles death’; Hari Jaisingh was a doyen of journalism and an uncompromising professional wedded to truth, objectivity, justice and freedom of the press. It goes to his credit that he showed the mirror to the judiciary, the executive and the legislature through his exemplary writings. He inspired many journalists who served under his stewardship. He was a role model both as a journalist and an Editor.

PK Sharma, Barnala

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