The child is the father of the man By Prof Waqar Hussain

The child is the father of the man

  By Prof Waqar Hussain

A child symbolizes the creature of the modern time who is well acquainted with hard realities and conditions of the modern age from which a man, an indicial of old time, seeks guidance and inspiration. The world is changing day by day with the introduction of new inventions, innovative political systems, sophisticated technologies, miraculous scientific, activities, block-based economies, altered geo-political priorities, evolution of culture and religious dynamism. Such newness is a cradle for a nascent child who readily acclimatizes himself and absorbs all the ingredients of the new orders in his infant views. Once the other hand, the aged fellows experience great difficulties to adapt themselves with this novo society. It is very difficult to mould them as one cannot teach old dog new tricks. The man knows that he cannot turn the tides of the world wide change to his course. Resultantly, he seeks guidance from the child who expiates the importance of the new age by comparing and contrasting with the yesteryears. For instance, the celluloid world is teeming with artistes having new styles. Most of the countries are ruled by the juvenile leader’s present time de novo political and economic system.

Literature is substantially contributed by the galaxy of young writers and poets having both the content and craft of the progressive age. The sports arena is filled with new events and player’s exhibit extra-ordinary skill and shrewd techniques. The man often feels himself lovely and isolated in this changed scenario. But it is never late to learn and the man has. Hobson’s choice and must show some phenomenal changes in his life style. So the compelled man shows flexibility in his thoughts and deeds and gets the lesson and inspiration from the child who is now shaped in the figure of ‘the father’. It is the only way for the man to cope with the present circumstances and gets rid of the agony of loveliness: no doubts necessity does the work of courage. In sum, the child precedes and the man proceeds behind him. It is crystal clear that the child is the father of the man.

New Edition of Everyday Science-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

 

 

NEW EDITION OF "EVERYDAY SCIENCE

" Revised and enlarged edition of "Everyday Science" 

written by Dr. M. Ikrain Kashmiri, Professor of Chemistry), Govt. College, Lahore, has been published by A. H Publishers, Urdu Bazar. Lahore.
APPRECIATION FOR PROFESSOR M. IKRAM KASHMJRI
A young generalist .an.: the winner of "Roll of Honor" in Chemistry Mr. Waqar Hussain has appreciated themagnonimous effort of Professor Dr. M Tram Kashmiri by writing a comprehensive book on the subject of "Everyday Science'. Mr Waqar Hussain expressed that this book is equipped with first hand knowledge fabricated in stylish language and deserves all the praise. 

Polythene Bags-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

 

 

October 30

Polythene Bags

Polythene bags Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) in a meeting held on September 12 decided to impose ban on the production. sale and use of polythene bags. The use of polythene bags has already been prohibited in Karachi. Common people may not agree with imposition of ban considering the util-ity of polythene. Some of its minus points are given below. Polythene bag is composed of polyethylene which is a synthetic polymer. Ethylene, derived from petroleum. is made to react with itself under prescribed condi-tions to form polyethylene or polythene). Its composition contains a poisonous chemical which penetrates into material contained in the bag. thus making it toxic. Secondly. majority of the people use them lavishly and dispose them off blindly. It often blocks sanitary systems. Resultantly. drain water overflows on the roads which not only causes transport problems but also creates a smell. Thirdly. these bags also reduce fertility of soil as they form a thin non-permeable membrane between the adjacent layers of soil. So diffusion (i.e. the movement of materials from higher concentration to lower concentration) to maintain the uni-formity of sod is checked. Thus soil be-comes infertile. Most of the raw material in its manufac-turing is imported which is an additional burden on our economy. There is no proper method to get rid of them. Neither they can be crushed nor decomposed by microbial action. Furthermore. its burning pollutes the atmosphere with carbon dioxide (CO_) and residual material. There is no proper method of its rev:. cling . USA alone produces about 12 billion pounds of polythene annually. They have dev eloped a technoioa for its recycling. It is an appropriate step of the government to ban manufacturing. sale and use of poly-thene bag as the damage from its use has exceeded its rewards. Its ben will not create any substantial problem. Polythene bag can be replaced ivith bags of other materials like cloth. paper, esc. They are niudi cheaper and easily disposable.—WAQAR HUSSAIN, Lahore, October 30.
 

Prime minister's speech on 1-Day-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

 

                     Prime minister's speech on 1-Day

 The 14th August is a red letter day in the history of Pakistan. On that day, 4M years ago, Pakistan emerged as a nation on the world map The independence day of Pakistan is celebrated with great zeal and zest. The day is marked with various events and ceremonies. The newspaper, magazine and Journals publish special supplements to commemorate the day The electronic media relay vanety of programmers to have a spree of Independence day. On the eve of the 14th August, special ceremony is conducted in Islamabad in which national flag is hoisted , nut al anthem is displayed, the Quran and the Na at is recited, the president or the premier delivers message to the nation and finally children sing national songs in chorus This year I was astonished to ICC the arrangement made on I he 14th August for the opening event as the number of scats were lying vacant indicating that invitees have not bothered to panic  lc in the prestigious national day's opening ceremony. Furthermore, the people who were present on the occasion were perspiratutg and pulsating. They were struggling to relieve themselves from berst. Reluctantly, they were paying little attention to the pro-. Thaw are minor proleterwe which can b rectified by adopting suitable measures i s the progrentine can be held under

at/Wit:4i place, proper fanning can also be helpful or time of ceremony can be fixed a bit earlier etc President is the head of state. fie should have presided the meeting instead of prime minister. "pm speech of PSI VW:if impressive and according to the occaston ab initio. She discussed the struggle movement and evoked the patriotic spirit of nation Suddenly she deviated Iron the right path and started disc-liming political differ-cotes, and mentioning the achievements made by her party in last decades. It seemed as if she was addressing to her party workers Instead of nation. This part of speech was objectionable as the programmed was telecast live to about No countries. During her speech she mentioned that their differences with Ayub Khan started on Tashkent Declaration in 1965. She should have known that Tashkent Declaration was signed in January 1966. It is an imponzint date in the history of Pakistan. One expect from prime minister to know such dates. Furthermore, she was experiencing great difficulty in speaking Urdu and was mispronouncing even common Urdu words and was committing fundamental grammatical mistakes. It looks awful when her party takes credit of formulating 1973 Constitution in which it is clearly stated that in 1988 Urdu will be completely imposed. On the other hand, the role of opposition was also disappointing. The opposition leader issued the statements which were not suit-able according to sanctity of the day. It awned as if both the nilingperty and the apposition eunen 'iodising the occasion for their own political cause. The 14th August is the Independence day of Pakistan. It is the day of national integration and revival of oath of commitment to the nation. This day should be celebrated in much more graceful manner. Opening ceremony can he arranged in 10:11 Pak Lahore under the canopy of Miner-i-pak-Ulan. It will bring fruitful result due to following reasons. Firstly, the Lahorities arc very enthusiastic. Secondly, a large number of people can he accommodated in lqbal Park. Thirdly, the place has great historical background. Fourthly, the surrounding of the , Park also depicts history of Muslim in sub-continent which was the main driving force behind the creation of Pakistan. Such ceremonies can be rotated to other cities of countries year after year. In sum, l4th August is the day of integration, not the day of difference. Our leaders should understand the gravity of Independence day please! 

WAOAR HUSSA1N,

 Lahore.

 

Save Ailing Journalist-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

                                 Save ailing journalist
Muzammal Hassan WM, the editor of monthly 'Maiden' Lahore, is fallen a victim to cancer. Muzammal Hassan has immense contribution in the field of journalism especially sport journalism. He also have written many books on sports. He is an outspoken, fearless, selfless, and clear headed sports journlist. Unfortunately he has fallen prey to carcinogenic disorder and is admitted to Albert Victor Ward Room No. 44 of Mayo Hospital, Lahore. He is a poor fellow as he has never been in not rate race of hunting wealth and reluctantly cannot afford the costly expenses of the treatment of cancer. I request with courtesy of this newspaper to the president of Pakistan to provide immediate fi-nancial help to sport journalist and make necessary arrangement to send him abroad. The govern-ment must save hiS life by 'providing monetary assistance its he has devoted his life for the press and national sports. His services should be appreciated and medical relief should be provided.
WAQAR HUSSAIN,
Lahore.

Renewal of driving license-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

 

(Friday, December 17, 1993)

A few days ago I visited Rabwah to meet a friend. He sought guidance from me about the renewal of his driving license. He acquired a driving license from Licensing Authority Sahiwal when he was staying there. Afterwards, he shifted to Rabwah. I proposed that we should go to the post office to seek guidance in this regard. He agreed with me and we went to the post office and met the postmaster who after listening to our problem advised us to submit an application along with photocopy of the said license He further added that this of-lice, after verification of the license from the postmaster of would renew the license, We were impressed by his courteous behavior and cooperation. After two days we again visited the post office to submit the application in accordance with instruction of postmaster. But we were astonished to find a new person sitting on the chair of postmaster. Anyhow we submitted the application to him and also in-formed him about the discussion held with the previous postmaster. He refused to take the application and said that the license could not he renewed from this office in any (ace. I told him what his predecessor had said. in reply lie said: "Every post-master has kis own methods"

While we are coming out of the post office, on9- of the officials came to us and said 'This license can be renewed here if you are ready to co-operate with us.' "What type of co-operation?" I inquired. He winked and touched the index finger with his thumb; it revealed the meaning of 'co-operation' to us. I request the postmaster general on behalf of victimized public of Rabwah to conduct an inquiry and to redress their problems and post a full-fledged, honest postmaster at Rabwah.

 WAQAR HUSSAIN & FEMMES,

 Lahore.

Neelam Ghar-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

Neelam Ghar is the oldest PTV show pivoting around Tariq Aziz's competing art and dynamic personality. It entertains the masses by presenting interviews of important personalities, music and songs, exhibition of skill, funny contests among audience, comical events, quiz and distribution of prizes. With the passage of time it has lost its previous status due to uniformity antiquated events and lack of innovation. But still a vast majority of people watches this program for the sake of attaining knowledge. Alas! it is a matter of great distress that Neelam Ghar is now losing its last saving grace: education. Here are quoted some mistakes picked from the last couple of programmers. A few months ago, during a program Tariq Aziz annexed 'Rehmat Ullah Al-lath' instead of 'Razi Allah-o-Unho' to the name of a Companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). In the 19th February show, Tariq Aziz mispronounced the name of American scientist F.B. Samuel Morse, inventor of the Morse Code, as "Marris". In 26th February 1993 program Mr. Nawaz Shard was stated to be the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan. He is in fact the 14th PM of Pakistan; list is stated below: Khan Liaquat All Khan. Khawaja Nazimuddin. Moham-mad All Bogra, Chaudhry Mo-hammad Ali. Hussain Shaheed Snhrawardi, Ibrahim Ismail (I It Chundrigai T Malik Feroz Khan Noon, General Mohammad Ayub Khan. Noorul Amin (nominated), Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Mohammad Khan Junejo, Ms. Benazir Bhutto. Ghulam Mustafa Jatot (caretaker), and Mian Muhammad Nawaz Shatir. Furthermore, one thing is very astonishing as there is no item of auction (neelam) in this show why it is called 'Neelam Ghar? This program needs more attention, dedication and innovation to keep the interest of the viewers alive.

WAQAR HUSSAIN,

Lahore.

Ozone depletion and its consequences-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

Science has progressed astonishingly in the recent years. It has completely mechanized this world and is stepping to hold nature under its thumb, but all these blessings seem to be a Pandora's• box; the sidelined complications of various inventions are far more threatening than their rewards. It is rightly said: In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments, there are only consequences. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has recently stated that ozone layer is corroding much quicker than is estimated by the world scientists. Here are some facts about the ozone layer and its depletion. These will help in starting the campaign against forthcoming An oxygen molecule comprises of two atoms while ozone has three atoms. Oxygen and ozone are allotropic forms, abbreviated as 02 and 03 respectively. Oxygen is a colorless and odorless gas. Ozone is a blue-colored, pungent-smelling gas. The action of electric charge converts oxygen to ozone but the former is more stable. The shape of both molecules is pictured below:-Oxygen (02) ozone (03 ) Nature has provided a thick layer of ozone in upper atmosphere enclosing the earth. It blocks the dangerous ultra-violet (UV) radiation from reaching the earth and acts as a protective shield for the biosphere. Ozone belt is preset in atmosphere between 10-30 miles from the earth. Ultra-violet radiation causes diseases of eyes (e.g. cataract), skin cancer, premature signs of old age and weakens our defense mechanism against diseases. These rays also affect plants, kill the plankton and reduce the yield of crops. The low production of crops in Australia and the Argentina is attributed to be the effect of UV rays. These countries also have a high ratio of cancer patients. It is estimated that 10% reduction of ozone caused 20,000 skin cancer only in the USA. The cause of depletion of ozone is due to presence of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) in the atmosphere. Chlorine atom, which is the part of CFC, disintegrates ozone molecules. How do they reach the ozone layer? The answer is: CFCs manage their way to the upper part of ozone layer as they remain unreactive on the earth and lower part of ozone layer. In the upper part of the belt, UV rays interact with CFCs and liberate chlorine which reacts chemically with ozone to form oxygen and chlorine-monoxide: CFC +03 U.V. rays, CLO + F.0 This chlorine-monoxide react chemically and release chlorine again. In this way just one chlorine atom destroys one lakh ozone molecules. It is evident that ozone layer can be protected if chlorine is stopped from reaching it. 'Chlorine maneuvers to get as far in the flying saucer of CFCs. We can also say that CFC stands for Chlorine's Flying Car. So the use of CFC must be restricted or abolished; there is only Hobson's choice. By 1975, the chlorine concentration was 1.4 parts per billion, now it is just under 3 enough to create holes in the ozone layer. The first hole was discovered above the South Pole arid was called the Antarctic Hole, with a size equal to that of USA. The second hole is above the Antarctic Ocean. Chlorofluorocarbons are used in a billion refrigerators and car air-conditioners of the world. They are widely used in manufacture of plastic, foam, pesticide, perfumes etc. If countries are grouped according to the use of CFC the first would contain the USA, former USSR, Japan, European countries etc. The second group comprises Canada, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, China etc. The list of third group is quite long. The production of CFCs by the USA and European countries is 7,50,000 tones. Former USSR alone has a figure of 60,000 tones. This shows which countries are responsible for hanging the sword of Damocles over the entire world. The world is striving to save the ozone belt. The advanced countries are planning to manufacture refrigerators and air-conditioners without CFC. The refrigerators already in use will be destroyed after capturing CFC. In this way, CFC will not be able to reach the atmosphere. The US government has enforced a law saying that refrigerators which have ceased to function normally will not he allowed to be disposed of without taking possession of CFC first. Scientific analysis reveals that the CFCs already present near the ozone will remain active for a hundred years. It means if we abolish the use of CFC, the escaped CFC will continue to eat up ozone for the next hundred years. The question arises whether nature has any arrangement for the production of ozone to compensate this loss. The answer is, yes. Ozone is produced on the earth by the interaction of sunlight and hydrocarbons. But it has a weak chemical bond and it suddenly transforms info stable oxygen. Even if it doesn't convert into oxygen, it is very difficult for ozone molecules to reach the layer. In the stratosphere, UV light interacts to produce ozone but in a quantity far less than is being destroyed. It is imperative to mention that chlorine used .to clean water is not dangerous for- ozone as it cannot reach the upper atmosphere. These chlorine's and chlorides react with water and other elements to form different compounds and remain on the earth. There are some precautionary measures which must be adopted to minimize the effect of UV rays. * During noon time, exposure to sun-rays must be avoided. * Ears must be covered by a cap or cloth to protect for direct sunlight. * During peak hours of day sunglasses must be used. The abolition of use of CFC, adoption of precautionary steps, patience and perseverance are required to retrieve the lost position and a lesson to learn. In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments, there are only consequences.

 WAQAR HUSSAIN,

 Lahore.

Ghee; A toxic edible-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

The statistical data regarding the number of deaths by various diseases reveals that CHD (Coronary Heart Disease) is number one killer in the world today. Now the question arises what is the cause of CHD? Are the scientists totally helpless in countering this malady? Answer to such questions needs to he written as there are many factors responsible for CHD Let us focus on one of the biggest causes of C.H.D i.e. Banaspati Ghee. First we discuss the health hazard created by the impurities of ghee. Hydrogenated vegetable oils are now customarily used in our country in a variety of foods. Fats and oil are usually classed as one of the basic food material along with protein and carbohydrate. Whether of animal, vegetable or marine origin fat and oil represent the richest source of energy man consumes as food. Hydrogenation is simply "hardening" of oil This process is accomplished by treating unsaturated fatty acid (oils) with hydro-gen in presence of catalyst to convert it into saturated fatty acid. The catalyst used is a critical element for hydrogenation process. Nickel (Ni) is the usual catalyst employed almost exclusively for the hydrogenation of vegetable oil. A catalyst is normally used several times although its percentage is increased slightly for each re-use to compensate for decrease in its activity. Recovery of the catalyst from hydrogenated oil is very Essential because even its minute concentration in the final product leads not only to un-economic operation but also creates health hazards'. Recent advances in food toxicology have proved that nickel is severely toxic both for man and animal. The ill effects of excessive nickel intake are now well established. The major sicknesses associated with excessive nickel intake may include cardiovascular disease, nervous disorder, jaundice, miscarriage, respiratory tract neoplasia, carcinogenic effects etc.

The common complaint against the vanaspati ghee industry is that nickel catalyst employed for hydrogenation in the form of nickel format is not fully recovered. This unrecovered nickel remaining in the final product badly effects the health of consumers. The world Health Organization (WHO) recommended 2.U.G. of nickel per 10.gm of ghee as a safe upper limn for human consumption: The scientists planned a research pro-sleet to investigate the effect of various factors on the recovery of nickel catalyst from vegetable ghee. Different factors (Including the catalyst, the filter cloth and type and quality of oil) were studied comparatively in order to determine their effect on the recovery of nickel catalyst from hydrogenated oil. Studies prove that the quality of nickel catalyst.. and filter cloth as well as quality and type of oil all play a major role during hydrogenation and the final filtration process. The scrap nickel used with the fresh nickel catalyst in varying ratios during hydrogenation result in excessive nickel in the final product (due to in-creased fatigue of catalyst) and thus further reduce the particle size. Phosphatides and certain other compounds present in vegetable oil also effect nickel recovery. Similarly quality of filter cloth can badly effect • nickel level in find product. The interesting thing to note is that in the recent past there has been a mushroom growth of vanaspati ghee industry. The owner of these units earned mil-lions of rupees by using low quality imported palmstearine, which is unfit for human consumption, for manufacturing of vanaspati ghee after mixing it vith soya-bean and cottonseed oil. Efforts should be made at government level to keep prices of re-fined vegetable oil under strict control and much lower than those of vanaspati ghee so people start using these refined edible oils as cooking medium. Refined

sunflower, soyabean and corn oil available in Pakistan are best for human consumption. It is strongly recommended for establishment of a quality and price control department to monitor the quality and price of food. It is not possible to create a new department, the work of monitoring may be 'entrusted to any present department which has a network at district level and linked with industrial units. Now we come to the other point the poisonous deposit of ghee in the body. The use of vegetable ghee increase cholesterol level in the blood. Cholesterol are organic compounds, containing sterol ring. Our liver also produces cholesterol. It is a rich source of energy. It forms coating on the outer part of body above the hones and beneath the skin and acts a buffer and safeguard our body against mechanical shock. It acts as a precursor of other steroid required in metabolism: notably the bile acids, sex har-mones and adrenocortical hor-mones. It causes heart attack and in some time sudden death. In the past, man used to work from dawn to dusk. Means of transportation were not available. He has to do lot of manual work. Now everything is replaced by machinery the work of hours is completed within minutes with less labour. Man is facilitated to greater extent. Ad contrary he has not reduced his diet. The excessive diet deposits in the body and causes trouble. Man becomes fat and obesity is directly proportional to C.H.D. Fat deposits interfere in natural working of body. They block the vessels and cause many diseases. From the above discussion it is inferred that fat deposits are fatal for human life. On the other hand we are taking a bulk of fat in the shape of vanaspati ghee. It is time to check our diet and replace ghee with cooking oil (Refined) which is free from fat and nickel impurity. 

WAQAR HUSSAIN,

 Lahore. 

Tobacco Sponsorship and cricket-The Frontier Post [Archive] By Waqar Hussain

(Tuesday December 8, 1992)

Last year, an Australian cricketer was shown in a photograph crushing a packet of- cigarettes. This picture was published in a pamphlet circulated with reference to an anti-smoking Campaign. The minister of sports hailed the idea and announced that his ministry intended to abolish tobacco sponsorship from all the sports within the next couple of years. On the contrary, Australian Board followed the opposite path and fined the player. Here some cricketers followed suit and criticized tobacco sponsorship. For an instance, Imran Khan advocated banning tobacco sponsorship in cricket as it is harmful to health and a major cause of cancer and he is building a cancer hospital. He was ac-knowledge by Justice. Dr. Naseem Hasan Shah, president BCCP. On the other hand Shah.

Rafi, secretary BCCP, disclosed in an interview that a notice will be issued to players who have violated the discipline by criticizing °facial sponsors of Pakistan cricket. The president and secretary of the board issued contradict: tary statements which are not understandable. No doubt, tobacco is very dangerous containing many pathogens; nicotine, volatile and, phenolic bodies tar and nickel. Its smoke increases blood pressure reduces fertility in women and causes cancer. Its glamorized advertisements are very persuasive, especially for the young ones. So it seems justifiable to ban tobacco sponsorship. For a moment, let's assume that tobacco sponsorship is, abolished in cricket. Then what will be the fate of the tournaments and World Series sponsored by tobacco companies. If we sacrifice these events will

we be able to achieve the requisite objectives or not? Surely not, as tobacco companies will start' sponsoring other sports, its advertising jingles will keep on echoing in cinema, TV and radio as usual. The imposition of ban of tobacco sponsorship only on cricket will be a futile exercise. It will only deprive our cricket most prestigious tournaments. The real objectives can only be achieved by eradicating tobacco sponsorship from all the sports and prohibiting its advertisement from display.

WAQAR HUSSAIN,

Lahore.