Powerless in paradise

Letter March 30, 2023
Powerless in paradise

KARACHI:

Time and again, I have appealed to the authorities to address the issue of frequent power outages in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). Unfortunately, it seems that my pleas have fallen on deaf ears as the situation continues to persist without any solution in sight. As we observe the eighth day of Ramadan, we find ourselves breaking our fasts in candlelight and unable to hear the call to prayer. I implore both the Pakistani and G-B governments to ensure the availability of electricity during peak hours so that we can observe this holy month of Ramadan in peace. The residents of G-B deserve the same level of consideration and support as any other region. It is disheartening to think that our pleas would only be heard if our protests turned violent.

Rakhshanda Abbas

Gilgit

Published in The Express Tribune, March 30th, 2023.

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