Disastrous management

People who were affected by the 2005 earthquake and floods thereafter are still waiting for rehabilitation even after 10 years, with over $5 billion in foreign aid unaccounted for. Now we have been struck by another earthquake. Our country lies on a major fault line, which means earthquakes are likely to occur . Therefore, both the federal and provincial governments should put in place the necessary infrastructure to minimise human suffering and damage to private property and agricultural land.
Despite recurring disasters and colossal losses, organisations that were set up to help in rescue efforts have become dumping grounds for retired civil and uniformed officers or cronies, who lack both the capacity and the training to meet dangers for which specialised personnel are required.
Malik Tariq Ali
Lahore