Dark streets in Islamabad’s rural areas raise safety concerns

Dark streets in Islamabad’s rural areas raise safety concerns

Residents of several rural neighborhoods in Islamabad, including Burma Town, Pindorian, Garden Town, Bilal Town, Madina Town, Iqbal Town, Sohan, Mohammadi Town, and the Zia Mosque area, are living in fear due to the lack of street lighting. Locals say that walking through the dark streets at night has become increasingly risky, particularly for women, the elderly, and children. The absence of proper lighting has heightened concerns over thefts a…