Chairman of All Karachi Tajir Ittehad, Atiq Mir has strongly reacted to the prolonged electricity load shedding in Karachi markets, saying that electricity remains unavailable for up to eight hours.
Speaking to media he questioned the authorities that how they can run business when only two hours of electricity are provided in a span of ten hours. “How will traders operate under such conditions?” he asked.
He said that how they would be able to pay electricity bills and rent when they are unable to run their businesses without electricity.
He said that they are facing worse difficulties as load shedding has already intensified at the beginning of the summer season across the city.
Calling for a solution, Atiq Mir urged authorities to sit together with stakeholders and resolve key issues, including non-payment of electricity bills and the ongoing power crisis, through mutual consultation.
Karachi gas crisis: Consumers struggle despite paying high bills
On the other hand, the residents are facing severe hardship as gas crises have worsened in Karachi despite paying high bills.
According to reports, the gas crisis in Karachi the country’s largest industrial and economic hub has reached an alarming level. Suspension of gas supply in many parts of the city has made daily life extremely difficult for citizens.
People living in affected areas say that even after paying high gas bills, they are unable to use gas at home, causing serious problems, especially for women trying to cook meals.
Middle and working class families are now forced to either buy expensive food from hotels or purchase costly gas cylinders from the black market, putting additional strain on their already tight budgets.
Leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have strongly criticised the increasing gas and electricity load-shedding in Karachi, blaming the federal government for the worsening situation.
Party leaders allege that the city, which contributes the highest revenue to the country, is being treated unfairly. They described the situation as “anti-Karachi” and demanded immediate intervention by the federal government and relevant authorities to resolve the crisis.
Public circles say that rising inflation, combined with the lack of basic utilities, has pushed citizens to the brink, with many now being forced to protest on the streets.
Also read: Unannounced loadshedding grips Punjab, Lahore worst affected
