Pakistan’s ongoing electricity crisis is plunging millions into economic despair, with skyrocketing power bills and persistent outages leaving families struggling to survive.
Residents in cities like Karachi are grappling with exorbitant electricity charges amid an already crumbling economy. Arif Ali, a local resident, shared his anguish:
“They send us bills exceeding a hundred units, yet there’s no electricity. Recently, we received a bill for 75,000 rupees. How can we pay this? We have no work, no business, and we’re starving. Should we feed our children or pay these outrageous bills?”
Ali’s situation reflects a broader dilemma faced by countless families caught between unaffordable utility costs and the basic struggle to sustain themselves. He criticized K-Electric, the private power company, calling it a “mafia” and demanded government intervention to subsidize the mounting bills.
For Abdullah, another Karachi resident, the crisis is equally devastating. Earning just 500 rupees a day, he is overwhelmed by a 10,000-rupee electricity bill.
“We can’t afford this. If the government can’t reduce these costs, they should take the meter back. We’re poor, and we need help,” he pleaded.
Chronic power outages have compounded the problem, with families left in the dark for hours and businesses unable to operate efficiently. The government’s inability to resolve the crisis has further eroded public trust, as citizens demand immediate relief.
Experts warn that without decisive action to reduce power costs and improve supply, Pakistan’s electricity crisis could deepen the economic divide, pushing millions further into poverty. Families like Ali’s and Abdullah’s are calling for urgent government intervention before the situation becomes irreparable.
