There are no clean public restrooms in the city of Karachi. This lack of hygiene in such a vital area of the city’s infrastructure is alarming.
Keeping aside the inadequate number of public toilets, even the few which are functioning are becoming torturous to use for the local citizens. Because of the lack of hygiene, many do not find it suitable to be used and thus they contaminate street corners and footpaths damaging the beauty of the city. Along with this, the unsanitary conditions make room for many other diseases which is a major issue, keeping in mind that the city is already suffering from a mild attack of the dengue fever.
It is of vital importance that the authorities take steps to rectify this. This can also create employment as there is a requirement for cleaning staff in many of the existing facilities; also if new washrooms are built in busy areas of the city then many would be able to work over there and thus help in making a cleaner city.
I would request the administration of the city authorities to take effective steps.
MUHAMMED FAIQ LODHI
Karachi
