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...

Four workers electrocuted in well at construction site in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: Four workers of public health engineering construction site were electrocuted and drowned in a well on Thursday in Tandlianwala town of district Faisalabad. The workers were identified as 35-year-old guard Shafiq, 36-year-old Arsalan, 40-year-old Burhan, and 40-year-old Asghar. The incident happened near Chak 263 RB Cemetery when an iron ladder in the well became electrified, causing...

Two pedestrians crushed to death by speeding dumper in Lahore

LAHORE: Two people were killed and another was injured when a speeding dumper crushed several pedestrians in Shahdra area of the city. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the high-speed dumper fell into the canal after crushing the pedestrians. The rescue officials handed over the bodies to the police for legal proceedings. In another incident, two motorcyclists were...

Minor girl rescued after falling in manhole in Karachi

KARACHI: Another incident of a child falling into an open manhole has emerged in Karachi, where a minor girl fell into an uncovered manhole in Sher Shah but was rescued by passing citizens. According to media reports, CCTV footage has surfaced showing a girl falling into an open manhole on Muhammadi Road in Sher Shah. Citizens around...

Three sanitary workers died after suffocation in sewage line in TM Khan

HYDERABAD: Three sanitary workers died from suffocation while cleaning a sewage drain in Tando Muhammad Khan on Wednesday (June 12), media reported. The work on cleaning sewage and storm drains in Tando Muhammad Khan commenced on the directions of the local government and district administration. A sanitary worker initially entered a manhole of the drain to clean...

Over 20 injured after road accident in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: More than 20 people including some critical were injured in collision between two over speeding vehicles on June 12, local media reported. According to details, the accident took place outside Rahokia police station near Tando Jam in Hyderabad where a minitruck and a passenger coaster collided head-on. The passenger coaster caught fire after the collision. The...