Poor of Tharparker-Broken promises by Shaukat Aziz and Arbab Rahim

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Re: Poor of Tharparker-Broken promises by Shaukat Aziz and Arbab Rahim

@Khehkeshan

http://www.dawn.com/2006/03/27/ebr1.htm

In late 2004, after his election, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz announced a Rs1.5 billion special package for Thar. …

The short- term implementation programme for the package shows that the allocation for water projects is to be used for two water supply pipelines. No allocations have been made for hand pumps or wells, investments that can truly revolutionize life for villagers. A hand pump costs Rs25,000

…Then, one of the most painful realities in the desert of Thar is the lack of access to sanitary facilities. This is especially a problem for women since almost all village households are without toilets.

Thanks for a detailed article. Most of us sitting in the comfi airconditioned homes of Karachi and Lahore are quite insulated for all this misery.

For God’s sake, Tharis are peacful, humble, and ready to work. Where is our compassion? our love for our countrymen?

Having expressed “the emotional” response, let’s turn to pragamtic side. Why? emotions are not going to bring the toilet facilities, a reall work will.

1. I may have missed something here. Where is the local leadership? We need 5 to 10 people willing to leave their villages and spend days and nights in Islamabad and Karachi (State and Federal capitals).

2. Who is the dominant political party here?

3. Hand pump costs Rs. 25K, that is litle less that $500. You all sitting in US and UK, can you set up fund and help us with this project?

4. Indoor toilet facilities are essential. Unfortunatley most of the villages in Punjab, and Frontier have the same issues.