ISLAMABAD: The residents of Sector H-13 and Union Council no. 45 have staged a protest on the Kashmir Highway against the lack of basic facilities in their area.
According to the residents, the area lacks basic civic amenities such as the provision of gas, electricity, water and sewerage along with the absence of a dispensary, school and a post office. They also complained about the condition of streets and roads in the area.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Asad Umar was elected from NA-54 constituency that includes Sector H-13 and Union Council no. 45. The residents claimed that Asad Umar had promised to improve the condition of streets and develop the locality.
The residents also said that Asad Umar had vowed to set up a school and dispensary during election campaigning and provide civic amenities but no efforts have been made despite the passage of over two years.
According to the residents, no official of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has visited to resolve their issues and clean. They claimed the government has stopped installing new electricity metres in the area.
The protesting residents said they built their houses from their hard-earned pensions and savings but are still deprived of basic facilities. They urged minister Asad Umar to fulfill promises and resolve their issues.
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