Merely a fancy idea.

AS I was scrolling through my newsfeed, I was struck by the latest announcement from the Islamabad administration; 'Service at Your Doorstep'. For the first time in the country, residents can have their vehicle and property registration done right at their doorstep.

This sounds like a fantastic initiative, but as I dwelled deeper, I was troubled by the misplaced priorities of the adminis- tration. One of the most concerning issues that the residents of Islamabad face is the dire state of their drinking water sources.

According to a report by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), a staggering 68 per cent of the water sources in Islamabad are unfit for drinking purposes, posing a signi-ficant risk to the health and wellbeing of the citizens.

Adding to the woes of the citizens is the inadequate public transport system, with irregular and poorly maintained vehicles, and limited routes. The lack of...