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Lack of playground

Letter July 19, 2019
Physical exercise play a significant role for health

KASSAK, BALOCHISTAN: Kassak is a small village in Balochistan, situated on the eastern side of Turbat. It lacks numerous basic facilities like healthcare facilities, water supply, etc.

It is a fact that entertainment and physical exercise not only play a significant role for our health, but protect us from indulging in undesirable activities. So a playground becomes important.

Almost twelve years ago a playground in Kassak was completely destroyed by heavy flooding. Since then nothing has so far been done to restore it. Due to the lack of a proper playground, children play with whatever is present in their immediate environment such as stones and rocks. Games self-created by children are not only uncomfortable but dangerous.

I urge the provincial government to help arrange a proper playground in our village.

Hassan Jan

Published in The Express Tribune, July 19th, 2019.

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