Quetta converted into slums
Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan now appears to be in a state of negligence, roads and pathways are broken due to commercial and domestic purposes. Ironically, the roads, streets and pathways are not even repaired after broken and are left at the mercy of the Metropolitan Corporation Quetta (MCQ) further polluting the environment. The old city is converted into slums by ignoring the building code and town planning.
Due to a lack of necessary facilities in the province, people of rural areas rushed to the city and settled here permanently. People living in the city still depend on the burning of wood for their daily lives, resultantly greenery is diminishing in Quetta city. Counting for the reasons, decreasing greenery is the less availability of water and the careless attitude of citizens.
Obvious known fact that everywhere air pollution is the leading cause of heat strokes and breathing problems. Environmental hazards are compromising the health and economy of the city. Ironically, there are various unregistered industries and factories that not only harm the environment but also are the major cause of emission of poisonous gases.
The sad fact is that the residents of Quetta dump trash and garbage in the sewerage line, further deteriorating the city’s sewerage system.
Resultantly, a few drops of rain make the city flooded. Such a situation pollutes the city, and the poisonous waste and water enter houses and buildings. Similarly, throwing plastics in drainage lines also halts the flow of wastewater. This affects the traffic flow and presents Quetta city’s plight.
To solve the issue, the people of Quetta need to make efforts for the cleanliness and green environment. Government institutions failed in the proper disposal of waste. MCQ is ignoring the primary job for which they have been inducted. Unluckily, CCTV video shows that employees of MCQ are stealing the iron cover installed on the drain water sewerage pipeline. Advanced vehicles and types of machinery are available with MCQ, but the poor governance and preference for personal benefit over the national responsibility results in failure.
