December 13, 2020
Private hostels have become a lucrative industry. Sadly, the hostel owners, in a quest to maximise profits, often compromise on basic services
The hostellers, having no other choice, are condemned to live in poor conditions, which sometimes cost them a huge personal price. — Photo by Rahat Dar
Every year, hundreds of people from different parts of the country come to Lahore for various purposes including job hunt and higher studies. Very few are able to get governmental or institutional accommodation and other facilities; most of them are left to the mercy of private hostels.
No wonder, private hostels have become a lucrative industry. The sad part is that the hostel owners, in a quest to maximise profits, compromise on the basic services at their facilities. Very few of them understand the connection between quality services and profit.