A one-judge bench of Justice Aamer Farooq heard the petition filed M. Kokab Iqbal Advocate seeking court's direction for provision of water, food and other essential necessities of life to the drought affected people in Thar a desert area of Sindh province.
During the proceeding, Justice Aamer Farooq admitted the petition for hearing and issued notices to the respondents, directing them to submit their reply on the matter. M. Kokab Iqbal Advocate pleaded before the court that government is responsible of providing basic necessities of life to people, however in Thar innocent children are dying due to malnutrition but the no concrete measures have been taken yet.
He prayed the bench to direct authorities concerned to provide food, water and other essential necessities of life to the people on emergency basis.
Later, the court issued notice to all respondents and adjourned the proceedings for next ten days.