Beggary As a Cause of Social Unrest

Beggary has become a profitable business in Pakistan and is growing day by day. Professional beggars of Karachi are having a successful business. Even the police and administration seem hesitant to take any action against them.
Hoards of beggars mostly women and children are seen begging in markets, shopping centers, road and streets of the city. Public transport vehicles, especially buses, minibuses, coaches and local trains, are amongst the most profitable business locations for these professional beggars. Thousands of men, women and children beg regularly on these spots from dawn to dusk. They have many heart-wrenching stories to tell.

They claim they are not professional beggars but forces to beg due to some tragedies. These tragedies include needing money due to serious illness of self, parents or children; workplace accidents, prolonged joblessness due to one reason or another, etc. These professional beggars are pro orators and master persuaders. They often manage to soften the hearts of their listeners with their tragic tales told in tear-filled emotional voice.