The metro can wait

The tragic deaths of over 1,200 people in Karachi due to the recent heatwave have shocked everyone. However, it is strange that the federal and provincial governments are involved in a neverending blame game. Instead, they should focus on avoiding a similar situation in the future.
Non-availability of drinking water along roadsides, disappearance of tree shades, a non-functional Rescue 1122 service, power breakdowns and similar other issues aggravated the situation. So, why does the federal government not forget the idea of gifting a metro-bus service to Karachi for now and divert funds earmarked for the project to finding a solution to more pressing issues. It is time our rulers sat together and pooled resources for finding solutions to Karachi’s problems.
S Irfan Ahmed
Lahore