Residents of Lyari protest against prolonged load-shedding

Faisal Edhi urges government to address the ongoing power cuts in Lyari

KARACHI:

Residents of Lyari, the PPP stronglhold in the city, took to the streets to protest against the prolonged and unannounced electricity load-shedding. The rally was organised by the “Lyari Bachao Tehreek,” moved from Lyari to the Press Club.

Hundreds of protestors, including women, senior citizens, children, youth, representatives of political and social organisations, and businessmen, joined the demonstration.

Edhi Foundation Chairman Faisal Edhi was also present on the occasion. Speaking to the media, Faisal Edhi said that the citizens are suffering due to the extended load-shedding. He urged the government to address the ongoing power cuts in Lyari.

The protestors said that the various areas of Lyari experience 16 to 18 hours of load-shedding daily, which is leading to severe mental and physical distress.

Residents reported that the sick and elderly are particularly affected, with many suffering at home. The nighttime power cuts have caused psychological distress among the population. They condemned the electricity company’s actions as a violation of human rights and demanded that up to 300 units of electricity be provided free of charge to Lyari consumers. Present on the occasion, social leaders from Lyari demanded that KE is responsible for the killing of citizens who died during the heatwave. They added that FIRs should be filed against the KE’s CEO.