Loudspeakers have now become an integral part of almost all celebrations
KARACHI: 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. Weddings, birthdays, and other parties would be incomplete without the blaring of loudspeakers. Noise pollution is already one of the greatest problems that people living in cities have to deal with. The excessive use of loudspeakers makes it even worse. Of course, there are occasions when their use is absolutely necessary, but I see no justification in using them during every party or meeting. The worse hit by this improper use of loudspeakers are the elderly and children. Due to the excessive noise, the elderly cannot sleep properly and children cannot concentrate on their studies.
I request that this matter be taken in hand seriously by municipal authorities. Some immediate steps must be taken to stop this grim issue so that people can live comfortably. I am looking forward to the authorities’ prompt response in this matter.
Urooj Naqvi
Published in The Express Tribune, February 17th, 2017.
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