Electricity theft, commonly known as the "kunda system," is a pervasive issue in Pakistan, significantly undermining the country's energy sector and its economic stability. It is estimated that electricity theft costs the nation around PKR 600 billion annually. This staggering loss accounts for approximately 20-30% of the total electricity generated, with reports indicating that around 40% of power losses in...
It is frustrating if you face long power outages despite being a responsible citizen and paying bills on time because you live in an area with a high prevalence of power theft. Electricity theft and non-payment of bills are two major factors that determine the loss profile of an area. This implies that many power...
Power theft, a serious criminal offense, is rampant across Pakistan, costing the nation billions of rupees annually. Energy Minister Awais Leghari recently revealed that a staggering Rs 600 billion worth of electricity is stolen every year. According to NEPRA's latest State of the Industry report, distribution companies lost over 19.17 billion units, or 16.4% of...
Parts of Pakistan have been sweltering in more than 50 degrees Celsius as climate change has sent temperatures soaring above normal levels. Many cities such as Jacobabad in Sindh won’t be liveable in a few years due to the rising temperature. People of Jacobabad say the loss of trees and lack of water facilities makes record-breaking...
Road accidents due to fog are very common occurrences in Pakistan during the winter. Fog is a cloud touching the ground. It usually happens during the winter season in Pakistan’s Punjab reason. As per the National Geographic website, in order for fog to form, dust or some kind of air pollution needs to be in the air. This is a...
Dumping of garbage and waste by restaurants is one of the biggest threats to wildlife and animals. Proper disposal of waste is crucial or else it leads to multiple problems such as diseases and land pollution. In cities like Karachi and Islamabad we are see this as a problem growing by each passing day. In Islamabad,...
Karachi is the financial hub of Pakistan and hosts thousands of markets along with bank headquarters and business centres. The metropolitan city hosts recreational centres, sporting venues and national sites. However, the grass is not green on the other side when it comes to the provincial capital. There are many problems in “the city of lights”...
Karachi, the "city of lights", has many problems and public transport system is one of them. Despite it being pocket friendly, it has its own risks comes with risks. Karachiites see people waiting to catch a bus or rickshaw at street corners. However, their drivers, instead of stopping the bus, decrease the speed and that too...
Fire is responsible for many of our modern comforts, yet is also one of the biggest dangers that we face. Learn all about fire safety and prevention for your home, including the importance of fire extinguishers Install fire protection Smoke alarms are your best early warning system in the event of fire. Install smoke alarms on...
If you are worried about your kids playing safely around anything electric in your home or neighbourhood, you can go over the following electrical safety tips with your kids: Don’t plug in a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord–doing so could damage the electrical system or even cause a fire in your home. Make...
