Life
in a Big City
Karachi is the
biggest city in Pakistan and also one of the most thickly populated cities in
the world. Its population has increased rapidly and accordingly has given rise
to many social problems. People of this metropolis are becoming more and more
concerned about solving these serious problems, some of which are discussed
below.
The ever-increasing
rush of heavy traffic on the roads is resulting in heavy loss of human life.
One day or the other, people suffer form accidents due to reckless driving.
Some lose their vehicles and some go to the police. This is due to lack of
civic sense in the citizens and violation of traffic rules. Traffic jams, road
quarrels, untidiness and damage of public property is also a result of this
problem. The government has not done any planning to control this situation in
the past two decades.
In the same manner,
the government has never emphasized upon population distribution. As a result,
slum areas are rapidly being built, where poor labour lives. The disordered
development of small houses is spoiling the outlook of the city, as well as creating
problems of illegal electric connections, water supply and pollution. The
authorities have failed to reclaim the locations from these people.
The academic career
of children in Karachi is unpredictable due to lack of good schools and
institutions. The need of recreational institutions, parks and play grounds is
also felt at times and most of all joblessness creates problems for poor
people.
Another problem
faced by the citizens of the city is the frequent power breakdowns. Every other
day, K.E.S.C cuts down the electric supply without notice. This becomes a great
hurdle for industries and professional that use electric machinery for their
work. Disturbance and shortage of water supply is also a cause of discomfort
among the citizens. Sometimes, the dirty and unfiltered water becomes a major
factor in food poisoning, which usually takes place on festive occasions, when
demand of water in the city increases. Any measure to improve the supply of
filtered water has also not been adopted by the government. Problems due to
improper drainage system are also becoming a matter of concern among the
people. The alarming in crease in the disorderliness of drainage lines is
posing serious threats for people, especially in poor areas. Filth and dirt
runs down a channel by the footpath and children play over it. We have malaria,
cholera and dysentery still destroying our children because such things exist.
The attitude of beggars in Karachi is the most irritating problem. They are worthless idlers robbing good-natural people. It has become their regular practice to crowd public spots and cheat people. The adverse effects of begging problem are noticeable in sum areas.
The attitude of beggars in Karachi is the most irritating problem. They are worthless idlers robbing good-natural people. It has become their regular practice to crowd public spots and cheat people. The adverse effects of begging problem are noticeable in sum areas.
There are too many
dirty and ownerless dogs roaming about in the streets of Karachi. They spread
many diseases and sometime become a danger by injuring people.
Lack of
environmental care among people and drivers of public service vehicles is
giving rise to pollution problems. Dust fills the air in most of the roads all
the time. Improper turned cars fill the atmosphere with deadly smoke at hours
of rush, which causes disease among the policemen and common public. The
blowing of pressure horns is always there, deafening the ears.
Karachi is also
often subjected to terrorist activities. Bomb blasts and firings at public
spots are resulting in great loss of human life. The terrorists deserve no less
than capital punishment. It is the duty of the police to intensify their
investigation to stop such activities.
For the well to do
class, life in Karachi may be fascinating, but for other citizens it is a
center of drawbacks. It is only through the concentrated efforts of each and
every person, including the members of law-enforcing and administrative
agencies, can we overcome these serious problems of the metropolis.
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