Loosening wallet strings for the needy

This Ramazan providing food to the needy at Sehr/Iftar and distribution of ration bags individually and through charities at mosques, offices, bus stops, sidewalks, empty plots, green belts and dedicated spaces has been more visible than before in cities, particularly in Karachi. In the current stressful environment, when the 24/7 news cycle has been adding to the public anxiety and businesses helplessly watch the power antics, the sight of young volunteers teaming up to serve food to random people offers a heartening sight. “Even if it is an exercise to access the warm glow of the rich, it’s worth it. The high level of friction with an uncertain future, at the top of routine life stresses, is affecting the mental well-being of the faint-hearted. Such sights of generosity and caring help calm raw nerves and ignites a glimmer of hope,” commented Dr Asma Afreen. She said she often stops at Iftari sites on her way back home from clinic just to soak in the positive vibes.