Beggary has always been considered to be a social evil and a curse for society. Street beggars are a common sight in all our towns and cities, outside mosques and religious gatherings and any and every place of rush.
One obvious reason for this evil is illiteracy, poverty and unemployment. Due to the pervasiveness of this social ill, many evil practices have come into existence which are destroying not only our social norms but also affecting the law and order situation.
Kids are kidnapped and sold to be trained and used for begging. The kidnappers, the sellers and the criminals who run such mafias should be given exemplary punishments. It is our moral duty to help the weak, the hungry and the suffering people. But by dispensing alms as charity to these beggars, we do not help them. We should help to educate and rehabilitate them. Some beggars are so hale and hearty, so young and healthy that they do not deserve charity at all.
The number of beggars in our country is rising. It is really a curse that even able-bodied citizens resort to begging. Begging should be banned and there is a dire need for a legislation to end this profession. However, deserving cases should be helped and others should be given profitable employment.
NAVERA ZAHID
Lahore
i need more information about beggery in pakistan lahore
becuz i am going to present this topic in my class
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