Working for the Wealthy, Islamabad’s Poor Struggle to Live.

Two weeks ago, as per schedule, Sohail arrived to teach slum kids and to her surprise officials from the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the developing authority responsible for planning and the development of Islamabad, were there to inquire about the irregular settlement. The Citizen portal is a mobile application set up by the Khan government designed for Pakistani citizens to file queries and complaints. Bilal Minto, an advocate who has been fighting for the rights of Katchi abadis in Islamabad says, "katchi abadi shouldn't be demolished until the residents are provided alternates". [Extracted from the article]