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1. To: The Director, Social Welfare Department, Islamabad
From: XYZ, Staff Reporter, The Nation, Islamabad
Subject: Beggars and begging in the Main Bazar of Islamabad.
Date: 11-01-2010
Dear Sir,
Introduction
I was asked by the Director, Social Welfare Department of the Government of Pakistan to report on the
beggars found begging in the Main Bazar of this city. This assignment was designed to categorize the
beggars and to suggest how the social evil of begging can be eradicated.
Report
I visited the Main City Bazar and the situation regarding beggars and begging. They are, as follow:
a. There are three categories of beggars in this over-crowded market. The first one is the able-bodied
male and female beggars. They are approximately of the age of forty onwards and are found begging in
the name of religion and humanity. They sometimes recite verses of Holy Quran and sometimes sing
religious/ devotional songs. As a consequence, God-fearing people give alms instead of asking these
beggars to work.
b. The second category is that of the invalid male and female beggars. These are the beggars who mostly
have broken their arms or legs themselves or their keepers have done this. They sit on carts pulled by
their able-bodied companions or walk on crutches or crawl or just sit on the road sides. Passersby pay
such beggars liberally.
c. The third category is of the child beggars. There are thousands of boys and girls begging from car
drivers, motor-cyclists and pedestrians. They are seen shamelessly coming close to people asking for
alms time and again.
Suggestions/Recommendations
The radio, TV and newspapers should start a campaign against begging and explain how beggars can
work profitably in different fields. Disabled beggars should be lodged in special institutions where some
kind of work like stitching or sewing can be provided to them. Or, funds can be collected from the
government and rich people to meet their expenses. Child beggars can be adopted by childless parents
and made to study or learn special skills in special schools.
Conclusion
From my observations of beggars and begging, I found that begging is an ever increasing social evil and it
should be eradicated from society as soon as possible. The Social Welfare Department can play a vital
role in this regard and I hope that my investigation will pave a smooth way for them to bring
considerable improvements.
Yours Sincerely,
XYZ