Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Prolonged Power Outages and Overbilling Issues

The protests underscore growing public dissatisfaction with utility services, urging swift government action to address the pressing issues affecting daily life nationwide.

KARACHI: Citizens across Pakistan, including Karachi, have taken to the streets in protest against extensive load shedding and unjust electricity bills amid scorching temperatures.

Faced with 14 to 16 hours of unannounced power cuts daily, residents express frustration over receiving hefty bills despite enduring prolonged electricity outages.

Sindh Energy Minister Nasir Shah promises a reduction in load shedding within 3 to 4 days, aiming to alleviate the citizens’ hardships during the current heat wave.

Karachi anticipates relief from the heat wave as the Meteorological Department forecasts the return of sea breeze by evening, with temperatures peaking at 42 degrees Celsius and humidity levels at 70%.

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From Swabi to Lahore, political, religious, and social organizations mobilize protests against expensive electricity and erratic load shedding, demanding immediate relief from the government.

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Jamaat-e-Islami leader Ahmed Salman Baloch criticizes the government for burdening citizens with high electricity bills, likening it to dropping economic bombs amidst rising inflation concerns.

The protests underscore growing public dissatisfaction with utility services, urging swift government action to address the pressing issues affecting daily life nationwide.