By Salman Khan Soomro
Larkana, the city of politicians is in an abysmal condition. One would be shocked if one happens to visit Larkana. Heaps of garbage, broken roads, load-shedding, lack of gas pressure and shortage of potable water are some of the common and far-fetched problems of the city.
Today I would like to raise my voice against potable water. The problem of water supply in Larkana is quite dilapidated. I feel that tears are trickling down my checks because local government and Larkana Development Authority (LDA) have failed to provide citizens with potable water which is highly essential element and basic need of life.
Apart from this, not a single day passes when citizens do not long for safe drinking water. Unavailability of safe drinking water is affecting the health of people. People are falling prey after consuming contaminated water and costly treatment to this disease is another woe for the poor.
In view of this, I would like to ask PPP government that where are Rs120 billion allocated for the development of Larkana. In addition to this, I request the PPP government and Larkana Development Authority (LDA) to take suo motu notice against contaminated water and substandard bottled water. Besides this, water filtration plants should be installed throughout the city to provide potable water to the citizens.
Published in Young Nation Magazine on February 24, 2018