UNHYGIENIC HOSPITAL: The Civil Hospital in Dadu is in an urgent need of some sort of a cleanliness drive. The hospital’s unhygienic rooms, filthy washrooms, and piles of trash all aorund are contributing to health problems rather than keeping them under control. Despite being an autonomous body with a substantial budget, the hospital has shifted cleanliness duties to the local municipal authorities. This controversy between the two government institutions has exacerbated health issues in the community. The authorities must take measures to address this pressing issue.

Abdul Ghaffar Khokhar
Dadu

AWARAN ROADS: The deplorable condition of roads in Awaran district makes commuting a seemingly endless ordeal. Even a brief rain spell leaves major roads inundated for days. The dire state of the roads has led most officials to avoid being posted in the region. The government needs to prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of the people.

Asif Iqbal Qambrani
Uthal

GARBAGE ISSUE: Heaps of garbage are lying scattered in Korangi due to which the area residents are facing a lot of problems. The people have lodged complaints several times with the office of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), but no action has been taken thus far. The relevant authorities should clear the garbage without any delay.

Muhammad Naeem
Karachi

POWER CRISIS: The people of Buleda in Kech district have been suffering from the devastating impact of frequent power outages on their daily lives. Some areas in Buleda experience complete darkness for up to 18 hours. This leads to significant disruptions in life routines. As such, students are struggling to study, businesses are forced to close early, and housewives just do not know how to carry out domestic chores. The government should take immediate steps to resolve this persistent issue of power outages.

Mehrjan Allah Baksh
Buleda

Published in Dawn, July 25th, 2024

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