Critiques

Sheraz (130) 2008-12-01 6:04

Amazing!!! Love Argentina!

Sheraz (130) 2008-11-09 14:27

Fantastic shot this is! Harmony and peace can be felt a thousand miles away!

  Sheraz (130) 2008-11-06 15:41

I felt obliged to post this lengthy reaction after having read a few cynical and one-sided comments. I agree that child labour ought to be abolished. It's abhorrent and totally unacceptable. However, it's very easy for those of us living prosperously to be judgemental without knowing the ground realities. This kid might not have any parents. It might be that the parents are disabled or old which is usually the case in poor and underdeveloped countries. Try to place yourself in the shoes of the kid. What would you do to survive? You'll find such kids all across the world in Africa, India, South America etc. They too are everywhere to be found. It's hypocritical to have a go at Pakistan in this regard. On a different note, I suggest to the people that purportedly care so much for the well-being of these children to adopt them or at least support them financially. Time to put our money where our mouths are. It's very easy to take a snap of a poor kid and post it with a short note that doesn't shed light on the situation. It's a meaningless gesture that doesn't solve anything. In fact, it's a mockery. Do we get pleasure and satisfaction by being critical and blaming nations for their failures? Why not take the first step instead of pointing fingers and being vocal?

I think it's also very cheap and biased to bring in the nuclear argument. India which is a back-door neighbour of Pakistan is also a place where there are similar and in many instances even worse conditions for children. A country with a population of more than one billion people. India is also a country that possesses nuclear weapons yet many Western people hardly ever criticize their regional ally due to political motives. Isn't it uncivilized that millions of people sleep hungry in slums and that the Indian state wastes billions of dollars on weaponry supplied by the West? Why do we judge by double standards? It's apparent that many turn a blind eye. It has unfortunately become a bad habit of Western people to only bash the select few nations for political reasons. The biased Western media is partly to be blamed for the one-sided propaganda. It has distorted the views of many. Regretful to say the least.

Steve Viscot, you should have at least taken the opportunity to inform about the conditions of this child. Your note only reveals one side of the story. Also, I find it quite astonishing that your visit to other regional nations didn't result in snaps of child labour. Just my two cents...

Sheraz (130) 2008-07-01 9:06

Nice pic taken in Azad Kashmir Pakistan.

Sheraz (130) 2008-07-01 8:43

Yes, 1986 were different times. Jolly times! The world has unfortunately changed for the worse. Especially in this part of the world. The menace and obsession of terrorism and world politics has had its toll on Swat. Nice pic nonetheless worthy of full rating.

  Sheraz (130) 2008-07-01 8:34

These people have become nothing more than a tourist attraction for visitors and their camera lenses. They claim to be decedents of Greeks etc. Are they after sympathy and recognition? From who and why? No disrespect intended, but they should get out of their past and start living like normal human beings. There's no point in self-pity. Yes, hold onto your religion, customs etc. but at least participate in the society. The world moves on...

Sheraz (130) 2007-07-07 6:25

Looking at the faces of the little ones it reminds me of anguish and how cruel life can be. I assume that these children are laborers. Judging by some sort of fruit in the horse cart they’ve been plucking in the fields. Rain hasn’t brought much joy on the faces of these innocent children. A heartening pic Khattak. Best of wishes to the little ones.

Sheraz (130) 2007-07-07 6:10

Amazing how these money exchangers are just sitting on the side of a street with so much cash exposed! Aren’t they afraid of getting robbed? Also nice and friendly expressions on the faces of both gentleman. I like your note about the honesty of these money exchangers.

Sheraz (130) 2007-07-07 5:58

I guess due to climate change Pakistan is also feeling nature’s brunt. It’s fascinating to see how life goes on. People are getting on with their lives as usual. I guess hardships are part of their daily lives. Nice shot Musa.

Sheraz (130) 2007-07-07 5:56

Wow! What a harmony with a flock of birds flying in the sunset. I’ve to agree with your note, as it’s always very tempting to take a shot of a beautiful sunset. :) Nice one Jaan jee.