Sir, After long last, the main road from Jauhar Mor to Jauhar Chowrangi has been re-carpeted, though in a piecemeal fashion. Yet some portions of it remain uncarpeted. The service lanes in front of many high-rises in Block-17 and 18 are still left dug up with the excavated earth heaped up and small bits of rubble spread all over for re-carpeting of the lanes.
The authorities concerned in the CDGK and the CBF or whoever is responsible for this work are urgently requested to see that the development work started on Gulistan-i-Jauhar’s roads and lanes is completed at the earliest to earn the gratitude of the residents, shopkeepers, and all those who visit the area.
The authorities are also requested to provide paid public toilets at strategic places in Gulistan-i-Jauhar to keep the area clean of the nuisance caused by the lack of these conveniences.The proposed toilets could run on being charged a rupee or two from the user to man and maintain them properly. The development work that is under way around the Jauhar Chowrangi should also be completed at the earliest, as the ongoing work is a great hindrance in the easy flow of traffic during peak hours.
M. SHAFIQUE AHMED
Gulistan-i-Jauhar
Sir,
I want to bring to the notice of the authorities concerned through your newspaper that a water line of 5 feet 4 inches diameter (of the K-II project) in front of the KWSB office, is at two or three locations either very close under the footing or crossing the foundation of the bridge under construction at Gulshan Chowrangi.
Generally pile foundations are provided for bridge construction work, whereas combined footings have been provided for the aforementioned bridge.
I am of the opinion that in case of any damage to the water-line, the bridge foundations will be badly affected, which might result in another disaster like the Shershah Bridge collapse.
It is requested that at this stage, the authorities concerned should look into the matter to avoid any disaster after the completion of the project.
SHUJAAT ALI KHAN
Gulshan-i-Iqbal
Sir,
We are senior citizens living in our air force officer son’s apartment. In order to live within our limited means we endeavour to keep expenses within a reasonable limit in the present highly inflationary scenario. For this purpose one of the things we do is to make sure to turn off unwanted lights/fans. We also have no air-conditioner installed.For the above we have paid the price, as the KESC slapped us with a notice of alleged meter tampering (consumer no LA 386683, account no 12027370220032) and unilaterally imposed a penalty of Rs2,308.42 in the June, 2007 bill.
Despite requests made to the billing department concerned, no heed was paid. Subsequently, the matter was brought to the attention of the KESC’s CEO vide my letter dated June 28, 2007 followed by reminders on Aug 20 and Oct 8 to review the incorrect decision of imposed penalty. But to my chagrin neither the amount in question has been refunded to date nor have my letters been acknowledged.
As a last resort I had to turn to the press. It is hoped my humble petition will receive the due attention of the KESC’s CEO.
NOMAN A. REHMAN
Rashid Minhas Road
Sir,
Offended by the non-delivery of my mail for more than a year, I am deeply moved to deplore the pathetic condition of the Express Post Service of the Pakistan Post.
I am a dual national, British and Pakistani, resident in Karachi for over 15 years. I have been regularly receiving my mail from Britain including bank statements, income tax assessment reports and communication relating to my pension.
For over a year, all this mail has failed to reach me and the postman seems to have ‘lost’ it, as it were. I am cut off from Britain for want of safe delivery of my mail, local included. Consequently, if the British ministry of pensions writes to me and I fail to respond because of non-delivery of my mail, the ministry would be within its right to terminate my pension assuming that I have passed away.
In the circumstances, I appeal to the postal authorities concerned to ascertain the whereabouts of the relevant postman and the non-delivery of mail, along with the fate of my undelivered mail. My address is: 14th St, Phase V, 20-C, Defence.
A well-wisher of the Pakistan Post
Defence
Sir,
Now that gridlock has become the order of the day in Karachi and we, too, have accepted it unwillingly as no more a matter of surprise or regret, it will be in the interest of intending passengers travelling by air to reach the airport a day before their actual flights to avoid themselves from being left in the lurch.
A. RAUF SOZER
Adamjee Nagar
city@dawn.com