[Reader-list] Fwd: Take back the beach from real estate profiteers

[yasir ~]

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>Sunday, April 15th - 5 pm
>
>Sahil Bachao!!
>
>Take back the beach from real estate profiteers
>
>Join us for a Protest at Clifton Beach
>(Meet at the Parking Lot of McDonalds) Clifton Beach
>The DHA has plans to construct theme parks, marinas, expo centres,
>expensive hotels, and condominiums on the 14 km of beach area between
>McDonalds and the Golf club.  This area is currently enjoyed by Pakistanis
>of all backgrounds.  This development threatens to shut out the common
>person's free and unobstructed access to most of the beach area.  It is
>against the law and will destroy the environment.  It will only serve the
>interests of real estate developers and other profiteers.  It will end
>Karachi's one multi-class open recreational space and will become a place
>for the affluent few.  Come raise your voice with us.   Wear blue!
>Saahil Bachao!

more info

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C08%5C17%5Cstory_17-8-2006_pg12_1
http://www.urckarachi.org/Clifton%20Beach.htm#Former%20CJ%20voices%20doubts%20over%20beachfront%20privatisation