It is high time the authorities did something to control the use of loudspeakers
ISLAMABAD: The insensitive use of loudspeakers has become quite a nuisance in our cities. The most annoying thing is that loudspeakers have now become an integral part of almost all celebrations. People seem to believe that even private occasions, like weddings and birthday parties, would be incomplete without the blaring sound of a loudspeaker.
Noise pollution is already one of the greatest problems that people living in cities across Pakistan have to deal with. The excessive use of loudspeakers makes it even worse. Of course, there are occasions when their use is necessary, but I see no justification for using them at every party or meeting.
The group worst hit by this improper use of loudspeakers are the elderly and children. Due to the excessive noise, the elderly cannot sleep properly and children can’t concentrate on their studies. It is high time the authorities did something to control the use of loudspeakers.
Syed Shamsul Arfeen Shah
Published in The Express Tribune, December 24th, 2016.
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