Awaran, one of the most backward districts in Balochistan, is the only district where basic facilities for living are at stake_ neither health nor education facilities are under a careful watch of the government. The local people are treated as spectators. The residents ought to rush to Karachi for fulfilling all their basic means. Even a single ailment leads them to turn to Karachi, which most inhabitants can’t afford.
The district, unfortunately, faced critical times during the restrictions imposed due to coronavirus. Because, interprovincial transportation was ceased, which worsened the already deteriorating situations of Awaran.
During the restrictions, drivers left going to Karachi and established their business in other fields. Now that the restrictions are over, the drivers are not ready to come back to their profession. They complain that police in Karachi creates problems in their business and irritate them, hence they refuse to rejoin their transportation to Karachi and are happy with their alternative businesses.
Sadly, most hard times are for those who get critically unhealthy. They have to rent a car to move to Karachi in emergency. It takes them to pay more money as compared to public transportation. Secondly, the rented cars do not directly take one to Karachi, but Hub Chowki, from where they have to rent another car to Karachi which normally costs 1,000 to 1,500 rupees. Thirdly, the rented cars from Hub Chowki to Karachi cannot be trusted, because most of them are in partnership with Karachi police.
In very short, Awaran is a neglected district which requires timely attention from representatives of the province. Like other citizens, they also demand for their fundamental rights. If state cannot ensure their basic rights, to whom should they look at?
