Unsafe Drinking Water in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

A news report in almost all newspapers of the country on July 31st 2013 has created panic in minds of residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The news report revealed that 67 water filtration plants out a total number of 86 of twin cities are supplying unsafe drinking water. The report was further authenticated by the specialized laboratory namely PCRWR of Islamabad. The report further added that unsafe drinking water was being used by residents of most of the residential sectors of Islamabad. However, rich people especially those of elite classes are happy to use mineral water as they treat themselves above all. Areas of Rawalpindi which were mentioned in the report are Dhok Kala Khan, Dhok Paracha, Dhok Kashmirian, Sadiqabad, 6th Road, Banni Chawk, various blocks of the Satellite Town, Dhok Ratta, Mohnpura, Dariya Abad, Gawalmandi, Rawal Chawk, Rahimabad, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Bagh Sardaran and Saidpur Road. It is very strange that elected representatives of both the cities have not taken any action in this regard. Rawalpindi has representation of Imran Khan, Shaikh Rasheed whereas Islamabad is represented by Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry while Javed Hashmi left his voters and preferred to represent Multan in the National Assembly. As far as provincial assembly is concerned its seats have been occupied by either PML(N) or PTI.

Now all elected representatives of twin cities are required pay their full attention to their voters who are suffering from the fear of unsafe drinking water. Chief Justice of Pakistan who is famous for Suo Moto Notices for the interest of the general public. He is also requested to kindly intervene in this serious situation with a Suo Moto. The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has also a fame of feeling the sentiments and problems of the people. He should come forward as well.

Syed Muzamil Hussain
and a number of residents,
Dhok Kashmirian, Service Road
Rawalpindi