KARACHI:
Residents of Gulshan-e-Hadeed held a rally in protest against the ongoing water shortage in the area. The rally, organised by the Citizens Forum, saw participation from crowds of men, women, elderly citizens, and children.
Protesters carried banners and placards with slogans such as “Give us water!” and “Reject the tanker mafia.” They also chanted against the Water Board administration, demanding the immediate restoration of water supply in the area.
Protesters complained that the supply had remained completely cut off for several days. They argued that despite paying bills worth hundreds of thousands of rupees for the basic amenity, it still fails to reach their homes. Additionally, the affectees said that repeated complaints to authorities have gone unheard, leaving them hopeless and making their daily lives unbearable.
Participants of the rally demanded that the government take action to restore water supply to Gulshan-e-Hadeed and Steel Town, and that it launch a crackdown against the tanker mafia to provide relief to the public.
