ISLAMABAD: With pavements at H-9 service road, fully encroached upon by nurseries, the pedestrians have the sole option of a risky walk on mid of road, eventually leading to congested traffic, and hampering its smooth flow. The nurseries owners somehow encroach the footpaths to display their products including plants, seeds, flower pots, mud and American grass, forcing the pedestrians to have a risky walk to reach their destination. Besides obstructing smooth traffic flow, the ongoing practice is hampering the mobility of pedestrians, visiting government offices and Metro Bus Station daily. Amir Khan, owner of New Punjab Nursery said some 30, out of total 84 nurseries, were operating along the main service road of H-9, occupying the pavements, to eventually attracting the customers. Years ago, the CDA had fined the violators but the owners again encroached upon the pavements due to negligence of the departments concerned.

Source: Pakistan Today October 16, 2019 14:26 UTC