KARACHI (HRNW): Amid an intense heatwave in Karachi, MQM-Pakistan has reacted strongly to prolonged power outages, demanding the cancellation of K-Electric’s license.
Key points from the MQM-Pakistan spokesperson’s statement include:
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Extended Outages: Reports indicate that electricity remains unavailable for up to 21 hours in several areas of the city.
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Impact on Exempt Areas: Severe power cuts are also being carried out in areas previously declared “load-shedding free” by the utility provider.
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Criticism of Performance: The spokesperson labeled K-Electric as an “extremely incompetent institution”.
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Public Hardship: It was noted that despite paying for the most expensive electricity, the citizens of Karachi are deprived of basic facilities and are suffering in the extreme heat.
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