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Liaquatabad, a stinking cesspool of sewage
Locals, experts blame unchecked vertical growth as politicians seek to shift blame
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Wailing ambulance sirens fall on deaf ears
Encroachments blocking routes to major public hospitals limit access for patients needing urgent medical attention
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Needs of disabled rail passengers ignored
No accessible infrastructure available at railway stations to meet their needs
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Inter-city buses lack onboard medical facilities
Majority of passenger vehicles operate without basic first aid boxes
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No trains for the disabled
There are no dedicated counters, ramps, or seats to assist passengers with restricted mobility
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Tantara of toy horns heralds arrival of August 14
City echoes with sound of vuvuzelas in hands of children, while elders hoist flags, decorate buildings
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Tanker mafia fleece helpless citizens
Amidst a worsening water crisis, illegal suppliers demand skyrocketing prices
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Monsoon downpours torment motorcyclists, pedestrians in Karachi
Pricey motorbike repair parts, non-existent shade facilities have complicated the daily life of Karachi citizens
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Open manholes jeopardise public safety
Sewers with broken, stolen lids expose nearby locals to risk of fatal fall, injuries