Karachi: Prolonged load shedding in Karachi has created immense problems for citizens as temperature rises. Almost eight to nine hours a day load shedding in many parts of Karachi is the beginning of nightmare awaiting Karachiites in the longer summer months to come.
Students preparing for matriculation examination are having a terrible time, as they could not concentrate on their studies in hot days without electricity. Housewives also face immense problems as after every couple of hours there is a load shedding spell of almost same duration. People working in small trades also lose earnings as their machines stop working as the electricity goes off. Citizens are perplexed why they are not being supplied smooth electricity when they are paying their huge bills, as electricity tariff rises after regular intervals.
They also raise the question, why they should pay such a heavy bills, when they houses and businesses are without electricity for eight to nine hours every day. The government should look into the matter with a realistic approach, and besides seeing financial and economic aspects of this issue also try to see that it is also a serious human issue, concerning the basic rights of citizens. Utilities like water and electricity are declared as right to life in many landmark court decisions. Citizens feel it is high time to revisit the decision of privatization of the KESC, and correct wrongdoing where necessary in the larger interests of citizens and country, as the national economy directly depends of the economy of Karachi. Without electricity the economy of Karachi would soon crumble and so would the national economy.
On the other hand, doctors have advised parents to remain extra careful in sending their children outdoors as the scorching heat and direct exposure to sun rays can be harmful.
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