Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has summoned an urgent meeting today at 12 noon to confront the escalating power outages gripping the nation, as per ARY News, citing official sources.
Responding to Citizen Distress
Mounting grievances from citizens over prolonged power cuts, disrupting daily life across Pakistan, have spurred this action. Particularly worrisome are the soaring temperatures, compounding the discomfort faced by residents.
Directives Expected
During the meeting, the power division will provide a detailed briefing on the prevailing situation regarding load-shedding. PM Shehbaz Sharif is poised to issue significant directives aimed at effectively resolving the crisis and bringing relief to affected communities.
Karachi’s Unrest and Sindh-K-Electric Friction
In recent days, Karachi has witnessed widespread protests due to prolonged power outages. Reports indicate that electricity supply to certain areas was severed due to unpaid bills, triggering sit-in demonstrations. Meanwhile, tensions between the Sindh government and K-Electric have escalated over unpaid dues, exacerbating the latter’s financial crisis.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Extreme Measures
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, residents resorted to extreme measures to restore electricity, storming the Hazar Khawani grid station amidst prolonged load-shedding and scorching temperatures, prompting heavy police deployment.
As Pakistan grapples with this energy crisis, PM Shehbaz Sharif’s urgent intervention underscores the government’s resolve to address citizen concerns. Today’s meeting aims to chart a path towards alleviating hardships and restoring stability to the country’s energy infrastructure.
