Indian slums are far worse but if Pakistan had the same population as India it would be the same. That's why its important to manage the population.
And look at that rubbish everywhere, is there no sense of communal spirit? Why do they allow so much to accumulate?
Does Iran have slums? Would be an interesting comparison. Other poor around the world aren't as dirty I would say.
But really this is the failure of Pakistani leaders, they couldn't even manage a small population. Its just neglect and bad policies.
I've noticed people here don't like to discuss this topic, why?
Well theres not much to getting rid of slums..All one has to do is make it illegal for people to squat and demolish them but then the whole ethics thing comes into play. Other countries don't have slums because they have rules preventing people from squatting wherever. As for Iran well its a very big country compared to its population so i guess its hard for slums to appear.
I don't think govt should play any role in clearing up slums/making them better or relocating people from slums to free housing. Imagine this scenario- 2 guys from the same village, same school - one studies hard and works hard, after like 10 years is able to buy small plot of land in the village. The other one spends his time on onlyfans, liquor store, becomes total lafanga and in 10 years, goes to Mumbai and settles down in Dharavi slum. Then 2 years later, govt takes a pity on him and gives him a free apartment. What message does that send out to the first guy? He will encourage his kids not to work hard and simply squat in the middle of the city.