IT is an extremely sorry sight to see outdoor marketing billboards being installed outside the military and naval facilities in Karachi.

Especially billboards being installed outside the army selection centre present a very sore sight.

I am sure our military doesn’t need funds through such practices to finance their operations or operate their Karachi selection centre.

Further, this may pose a security threat to the selection centre since this blocks the outside view from the inside and could also provide a cover to the ones outside.

I hope the authorities concerned will look into the problem.

M. FAROUQ MUKATY Karachi

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