GB Transportation Woes | The Sad State of Public Transportation in Gilgit-Baltistan

#Aamir_Hussain, a public policy expert, commentator and columnist and #Anayat_Baig, a progressive political activist and public health expert, participate in #HighAsiaSpecial, a talk_ show of the #High_Asia_TV on transportation issues in the backdrop of the recent tragic accident of a bus and a car near Shatyaal in Kohistan District that claimed over 20 precious lives and left many others injured.

They also highlighted the negligence of state regulatory authorities in framing a policy for regulation of traffic on the highways and checking of public vehicles fitness; drivers' psychological and professional condition; criminal negligence of private transporters in ensuring SOPs, hours and sufficient salary for the drivers; flaws in road engineering, poor construction and lack of safety measures along Karakoram Highway and other intra-district highways in Gilgit-Baltistan.

They also pointed out the lack of basic facilities like public toilets, resting places, and safety of passengers, rescue and relief measures, such as trauma centre, mobile ambulances and insurance of passengers.
The show was hosted by #Safiullah_Baig, an expert on cultural and environmental issues and activist.
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Host: Safiullah Baig, Heritage and Development Specialist

Guests :
Amir Hussain- Research and Policy Analyst
Anayat Baig, Political Activist & Public health Specialist
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