At the end of Eid holidays on Monday life returned to normal in the twin cities with the reopening of offices and educational institutes. After spending Eid holidays in their native towns a large number of people returned to the federal capital. The educational institutions reopened on Monday while a low attendance was observed in schools despite 5 days of Eid holidays.
Heavy hustle and bustle was observed at all the bus stands in the city. Little ones seemed unhappy at the end of the holidays and were unwilling to go to schools. Their parents had a tough time in sending them back to school.
Unavailability of facilities at bus stands perturbs passengers: The unavailability of basic facilities at the bus stations and bus stops in the federal capital is creating immense agitation among passengers.
Passengers are found complaining about the poor condition of bus stands. They say waiting rooms and washrooms at the bus stands are dirty. Aysha, a regular passenger at the I-9 bus stand told this scribe that the washrooms are mucky and there is no water filtration plant installed at the bus stand. The passengers have demanded from the authorities concerned to take stock of the situation and take remedial measures
Water shortage irk Bhara Kahu residents during Eid holidays: The residents of Bhara Kahu suffered a lot during Eid holidays because of severe water shortage.
Talking to this news agency here on Monday the residents of Bhara Kahu and adjoining rural areas complained that at least sixty percent of the population had been deprived of water supply. They said water was supplied only twice in a week but during Eid holidays they could not get their regular water supply. They said that they had to purchase water tankers at exorbitant rates. They demanded the authorities concerned should take notice of the situation and ensure regular water supply to the entire area.
Quacks playing with lives of people: Quacks are playing with the lives of innocent people in the federal capital’s rural areas and the residents have urged the authorities concerned to take immediate action against illegal medical practitioners. A survey by online revealed on Monday that the quacks have mushroomed in neighborhoods including Bhara Kahu, Sohaan, Tarnol, Khanna Pul, Bawel and various rural areas of the capital while the health department is playing the role of a silent spectator. These quacks not only fleece people in the name of treatment they also put their life at risk with their quackery.
Moreover, one can see billboards advertising about quacks but the authorities seem to have turned a blind eye towards them. Sajjad, a resident of Bhara Kahu, said poor people usually fall prey to these quacks and some even die at their hands but the health department pays no heed to the issue. He said the government should take a stern action against quacks.