Veteran Pakistani actress and social commentator Hina Khawaja Bayat has spoken out about the worsening quality of public and private services in Pakistan. She shared her recent frustrating experience at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport and with the local airline Air Sial.Hina Bayat Voices Frustration on National DayOn Youm-e-Takbeer, Pakistan’s national day celebrating its nuclear achievements, Bayat took to Instagram to share her frustration over the poor conditions at one of the country’s busiest airports. She highlighted the lack of basic facilities, especially no water and poor upkeep.Known for her insightful commentary and activism on social issues, Hina Bayat used her platform once again to call for better governance and services that truly serve the people, urging both reflection and action.“Youm-e-Takbeer – a public holiday, a day of celebration of a national achievement, has sadly turned into one of disappointment,” she wrote.Sharp Criticism of Air Sial and Government NeglectThe actress didn’t hold back, openly questioning why the nation remains silent and accepting despite the worsening quality of services.“Why have we as a nation become so accepting of poor service, poor systems, poor management, poor maintenance, and unending system & institutional damage?” she said.Bayat criticized Air Sial for poor management but didn’t share the exact problems she experienced.A Call for Accountability and ChangeHer words reflect the increasing frustration of many people who regularly face delays and neglect from both public and private services.She called for accountability and reform: “Because we always try and justify the wrongs and prioritise useless endeavours instead of focusing on the everyday basic needs of the common citizen. It’s time we take responsibility & fix things before declaring celebrations!”
