HANGU: A grand jirga was held in Hangu on Sunday to find a solution to the prolonged power outages and water shortage that have irked residents for a long time. The event was organised by members of a local welfare committee and was presided over by its head, Malik Pehelwan. On the occasion, elders said residents pay electricity bills and taxes but still face 17 hours of load-shedding. They added power outages coupled the water shortage has negatively impacted their routine and business activities. The elders urged the government and Wapda officials to immediately address their grievances.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 5th, 2016.
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