SHOPS made on illegal land are being destroyed without thinking about the consequences. Yes, it is true, that after this operation, the roads may be expanded and the traffic congestion problem may be solved. This is the positive outcome but what about the negative one?

Pakistan is already facing the menace of unemployment and this will further intensify the problem. Moreover, this action may lead to more crimes like robbery or mobile snatching in the city.

I request the prime minister to stop this practice. If this is really required then provide people with some aid or train them to get employment and provide them with some financial assistance while they wait.

People are happy with what they see on their TV screens with shops being bulldozed but we should think about others as well and open our minds. Think about the what is happening from a poor person’s perspective.

We should work towards stablising the country first then tackle issues such as water and garbage disposal and then we can move on to beautify our cities.

Zainab Zaffar
Karachi

Published in Dawn, December 10th, 2018