The people of Hoti Mardan request the Provincial and Federal Governments to take immediate action over the construction of the appropriate drainage System in Mardan. Otherwise face the flood every year. And with this the outcry of the people.

No Sui Gas in my village

I would like to draw the attention of the politicians, MPA,MNA and the CM to the uplift of my village.It is only 4 kilometer from Mardan but there is no gas and this is a big problem for the people of my village.Will anyone listen to me?

Mohammad Younas
Jandai Gujar Garhai
Mardan

Who's job !!

I would like to draw the attention of the authorities to Janabad, Nisata Raod Mardan. The sanitation and solid waste disposal system is very bad. There are huge dumps of waste and rubbish. No one comes to collect it and as a result diseases are spreading. May be the MPA or TMA will help !!

The problem has already been brought to the notice of the Municipal Corporation Mardan but they have done nothing. One wonders What is the role of MCM and TMA?We request the honorable Cheif Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti, who is also the elected MPA of our Constituency i.e. PF.23 to help us out of the mess and order the relevant authorities to keep the area clean.And order them to remove the rubbish and wastes on daily basis.

Shah Zaib Mehmood, Mohalla Gulshan Colony ( Tanki Mohalla),Nisatta Road, Janabad ,Mardan

I am from Sheikh Maltoon. I am satisfied with the government of ANP. Whatever they are it is not my business but I would like to tell my Pukhtun brothers that look at the development of our city.Bacha Khan Medical College, Mardan University, Engineering College , Chamber of Commerce and better roads. These are very important things to me.

In the end I would like to convey my message to the rulers to spread education in our land. And then we Pukhtun brothers will be able to stand equal to other nations in the developed world.

Najib Khan

email: Najibkhan_01@yahoo.com

Nadia Nizam:

Being an old resident of Sheikh Maltoon the things which I want to come under observation of the high authorities of Mardan. And now it’s the time to improve it. When the town plan was introduced, it was promised to be a quality town place. But for many years people are facing so many problems and complaining continuously to the concerned authorities, but they are not giving much attention. So I found Mardan.com as a major platform for the voices of Sheikhmaltoon town.

1. When the plots were allocated to the residents, money was separately extracted from it for the roads and extra maintenance of the town, but except the main roads in town, most of the streets are in a very bad position. All of them are not constructed, are broken like village streets, during rainfall none can go for a walk or even drive a car there. Where is all that money which was collected from the town residents?

2. There is no Entry and Exit system to and from the Main Road. As a result there is always a possibility of a traffic accident. In fact people have died in front of the town due to accidents.

3. Empty plots are full of garbage and useless things. What's the role of municipal Committee, TMA and MDA which charge the residents every month? The result is smell, dirt, insects and mosquitoes. Pesticides are never used on these areas.

4. High rate of robbery cases and insecure people in the presence of Mardan police. People of those robbers are living between us, who gives all the information about the residents. Houses are rented to a stranger, who creates problems to their neighbours, also involved in robbery cases. The case of robbery happens and in the end police reaches which has no use. 

5. Dirty water supply in the town, which causes many diseases and viral infections. For this reason some people have their own water tanks and generators. Why do they charge water bills? Where does that money go? 

6. Recreational areas are not well maintained. Play areas for kids are so old, kids use broken swings and slides to play. Many grounds are empty, full of long grass in many sectors. There is no such place for women recreation so as a result they are bound to home gossips. 

7. Private schools are opened in each street creating problem for the residents. There is no such rules for residential areas who ever comes and open a school, shop, salon, gym, tailor shop, bank etc. What type of town plan is this? Authorities should take a strong action against this act. It’s not a village and it’s a town place for civilized people. 

8. Phone connections are poorly connected (half of the time its dead), People sitting in PTCL offices are not cooperative. For last few years I haven't seen my phone to be in using its always dead. 

9. The town is full of dogs, roaming like the kings. There should be a way to get rid of these dogs. 

10. There are no arrangements for Taxi or Rickshaw stands. As a result these are parked on the main roads, especially in front of Mardan Medical Complex. There shall be proper Taxi stands. 

At the moment I think it’s the most expensive property of Mardan. When it’s in this condition for so many years what can a person think of other places. Who is responsible for these problems? It’s such a small town and if it can not be maintained then what about a city or a country? I think Sheikh Maltoon Residents Committee shall be elected from the common residents who are devoted. And who really want this town to be an example for other places.

I am putting emphasize on this town and people because we are paying a lot to have a civilized living. And this is a voice of all in Sheikh Maltoon town. 

Sports Grounds

Romy writes: I am a student of G.P.G.College Mardan.When I see the roads of Mardan, it makes me upset.There is always Traffic jams.The  rubbish is lying  out of the dust bins and huge number of flies fly around it.The TMA is sleeping in their offices.The authorities don't care and do no't know that it can affect our health.....I request the TMA team to do their duty for what they are paid......Romy

I will also request to those people who can afford to buy the scuptures from Wali.This will sustain his work and one day he may produce one of the best sculptures.
 

Mardan Train

1: Could decrease heavy and ugly traffic on roads towards Peshawar and Swat. 
 
2. Most importantly could prevent the heavy loss of human lives due to Congested traffic and lack of driving awareness! And remember those who die are mostly young healthy individuals who have no illnesses.

3. Could play a vital role in transportation of local Goods and products (like fruit, vegetables, sugar etc) towards the mainstream and better Market on less price to the farmers and producers.

4. The rail solution offers more room and comfort. Passengers can read or write. The elderly and female passengers with kids will be at ease. 

5. The average speed can be double as high in comparison to the bus, thus offering attractive journey times, less labour cost for the passenger mile, and better usage of equipment.

6. Last but not the least that Rail is environmentally friendly. It is a better solution to reduce pollution in a country like Pakistan where pollution is on the increase all the time.
 
Unfortunately the politicians, MNAs, MPAs and the well off people are asleep and no body has thought about the Train Service in Mardan. Perhaps they like to show off their Land cruisers and Pajeros and are interested to check the speed of their vehicles on the broken roads of Mardan. The irony is that the major Rail Engine Manufacturing Factory (Locomotive Pakistan) is located only 5 miles away from Mardan but there is no Rail service in Mardan. One wonders where are all the engines exported to and what is the future of Train in Mardan?

It is now the time for the local, provincial and central administration to give a positive consideration to the problem and re-open the rail track for the wider benefit of the people of Mardan. ................G.Safi

Demolished Bridges

Yasir Ali

The River (Gudar) in Hoti Mardan is very historical. In the past people used to cross the river in boats or just walk across when the water was shallow. In the last 50 years a few bridges have been built over the river at different locations which made the life easier. The communication has been better. One of these bridges was in Gulai Gudar, near Bibi Abai in Hoti .Although it was mainly used by the pedestrians and cattle but was still doing good job.

The severe flood in August this year swept away the bridge. Only a couple of pillars have been left behind. The authorities have not decided whether the bridge will be built again or not. The local people with the help of the Nazim have bought a Boat which is doing the job and something is better than nothing.

The world is moving forward and the people of Hoti are pushed backwards because of the lack of resources or possibly the lack in understanding the problems of the community. There is great uncertainty amongst the people as no one has any idea about the reconstruction of the bridge.And moreover whose responsibility is it to construct the Bridge?

The people have no option but to go back to the Basics.

Drinking Water

Dr S M Sareer

There has been an increase in the cases of Gastro Enteritis (GE) in Mardan this summer. While hot weather plays a part, the most important thing is contamination of drinking water and food. The reasons specifically related to Mardan are:

1. There is no proper water purification system in place

2. The water supply pipes go side by side with the gas and sewerage pipes. As a result there is a danger of leakage from one system into another system

3. The pipes are prone to damage in summer because of heavy rains and flooding

4. The sewerage system in Mardan is almost non-existing. The main drain is Kalpani and unfortunately some poor people may use the Kalpani water for drinking.

5. The huge number of insects and flies in hot weather is a further source of contamination.

While it is the responsibility of the government to provide clean drinking water and proper sewerage system, the people need to be aware of the methods used for cleaning the water. Bottle Water and Water Filters are good but the poor people can not afford these and therefore they have to rely on simple things. The most important of these is to boil the water, cool it, store it and then drink it. In this way drinking Boiled water can reduce the diseases. It is a simple and affordable method.

Internet Cafe.......Aziz ur Rahman

Technology if used properly can build a nation. Internet is the most useful tool in this day and age. It can provide information from every corner of the world. It can bring education, awareness and prosperity. But unfortunately the same technology can bring the downfall if used inappropriately.

I am a student from Mardan. I have seen many cities of our sweet homeland but not a single city can match Mardan. Its culture and environment is great. Here I have observed that people respect each other, like each other and they have so many other valuable qualities.

But recently I have found one thing which is very dangerous and is destroying our young generation. This is the misuse of "INTERNET" in "INTERNET CAFES". I have seen a good number of internet cafes and I feel that every one who uses the net is well aware of the fact that what is going on in these cafes.

If we observe the activities of these cafes closely we will find that these affect the character of many individuals and particularly the innocent students who can not quantify these ill effects. Gradually they destroy their careers, become a headache for the parents and the society as a whole. I don't have words to explain the effects of these things.

Whose Responsibility is it to stop this nuisance?

It is a difficult problem to control but the law and order makers can play some role.

1. Every net cafe should put computers in open. They shall not make hidden rooms.

2. Every net cafe must be run by an educated person and internet qualified individual.

3. Net Cafe administrator must identify users.

4. A written warning about the misuse of internet shall be displayed in the café.

5. A written warning about the misuse of internet shall be displayed in the café.

6. The administrator shall promote some positive awareness among the people.

After all education and awareness is the most important tool to stop the misuse of the internet.