Opinion

Effect of Power Theft on Communities

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...

Opinion

Negative Impact of Power Theft

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...

Pakistan floods: Devastation continues as death toll reaches 1300

Flood has wreaked havoc in the majority areas of Pakistan. Sindh is the most affected province containing 522 deaths so far, including 219 children. At least 25 more people have died in Pakistan, where rapidly melting glaciers have submerged more than a third of the South Asian nation.  

Karachi’s electrocution cases: 145 deaths are recorded at home

Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan, with a highly populated demographic of around 16 million. Electrocution in Pakistan is a dire issue that has to be considered. But unfortunately, the lack of awareness shows that electrocutions tend to happen by people's negligence. According to Mehfooz Pakistan's report, 388 cases were reported in Karachi from 2019-21, of...

Karachi’s dilapidated roads concerning for citizens

Karachi's deteriorated infrastructure is causing trouble for the people. The people of Karachi have been facing a severe infrastructure crisis for a very long period; be it in monsoon or other seasons, the conditions worsen.  Dawn news mentioned that dilapidated roads cause road accidents, particularly during peak hours. As a result, commuters face many problems and struggle...

Pakistan Floods 2022: Flood reaches Dadu. Death toll surpasses 1162

It began in the North and has reached the Dadu district, the flood damaging millions of houses. Around 1,941 people were injured, while 36 were killed during the past 24 hours. According to Dawn.com, 1.2 million people had been affected and displaced in Sindh's Dadu district. If the water level continues to rise in the MNV drain, Dadu...

Save Women, save Mothers; 73000 are to deliver next month as the devastation of the floods in Pakistan continues!

According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Dawn news has reported that at least 650,000 pregnant women, out of whom 73,000 are expected to deliver next month, in the flood-affected areas are in dire need of maternal health services. Therefore, many women and girls are at an incre­a­­sed risk of gender-based violence (GBV). Up...

Amid floods destruction: NDMA advises government bodies to stay alert

Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority has constantly been monitoring flood situations across Pakistan. According to the dire and worst conditions, NDMA has introduced advisories to the relevant authorities to stay vigilant and cope with the conditions well. Maintain enhanced alert level/monitoring of developing situations to reduce reaction /response times.   All civic agencies/rescue services (Rescue...