Engr. Ainul Abedin

Karachi

How can such approvals be granted by the relevant authorities? The above example is just the tip of the iceberg. There are a large number of such buildings for which no real sewerage/drainage facilities are provided.

Who is responsible for this total failure of civic amenities for the Karachiites? A filthy environment can only breed callousness and this is unfortunately visible in most parts of Karachi where people seem to have accepted the situation as a fait accompli.

This is about time the government took all the required steps aimed at arresting the slide of this city of teeming millions.

(Concluded)