Comments on: Bijli woes

By: ather hussain MD

ather hussain MD — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

What is happening with in KESC is really an example of understanding the reality what goes around in the real world. Some facts; Load shedding for 6-8 hours daily but rise in electric tariff for people. KESC was sold to Abhraj group who asked another sub group to take care of KESC. The ground rule was to improve the overall power generation/ increase production and decrease load shedding time. On top of every thing, the top liners of KESC thought the best way is to get rid of all permanent officers, get rid of their benefits and this is the way to save money. So if you fire every one who has been with company for the last 20+ years and hire new people just because they belong to some party and have no experience to run a big company like KESC- would that run the company better. They have already fired 600 permanent officers of different levels and plan to basically fire all 8000 patients. My God, I have yet to see any newspaper or media talk about this issue. What actually is happening is very interesting and unfortunately is the reality of how media in Pakistan behaves when it comes to money and power. All powerful parties of the area are quiet though been contacted by employees?? why- I sincerely would like to see our media do show some sincerity to the people of Karachi and for that matter to Pakistan.

By: Naila malik

Naila malik — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

hi
miracles do happen ,its blessing in disguise .After all we are enjoying electricity after 24 hours at the expense of blown bulbs ,and other electrical devices
we need some one to tackle this problem other wise governament is interested in creating new issues to distract ourselves from the already existing problems. please have a mercy on us be serious and solve this gigantic problem at the ealiest.

By: Alethia

Alethia — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

As a constant well-wisher of Pakistan, the electrical power shortfalls and the ensuing power outages are causing some concern.

Not only is the sufficient flow of electricity essential for the health and well-being of the citizenry and imperative for all kinds of industries, but it is absolutely necessary for the very security of the country.

I am no expert on military affairs, but Pakistan has made itself vulnerable to its enemies by this power shortfall.

It is surprising that the nation’s armed forces are not tasked with building power plants on an emergency basis and installing other power sources to keep up with the growing demand.

By: Muhammad Shahzad Sharif

Muhammad Shahzad Sharif — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

I’m sick of this scenerio and want politicians to solve this problem ASAP

By: Tariq Mian, Canada

Tariq Mian, Canada — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

To,
Manzoor A. Khan (Dallas, USA),
You may personally invite them to take part in the disscussion and share their thoughts concerning the issue, but let me suggest, had you gone through the responses under the topic, you would have found a lot of good and amazing answers and clues.

By: Manzoor A. Khan (Dallas USA)

Manzoor A. Khan (Dallas USA) — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Forgive me for being off the mark.
People like Imran Khan , Hamid GUl , Qazi Hussain or Mula Fazal Rehman may be asked to suggest solution to this problem. They have answers to all our ills,they might therefore help us out here too.

By: Tariq Mian, Canada

Tariq Mian, Canada — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

If the water treaties between Pakistan and India had been honoured, no such power outage would have ever occurred in the first place.

The people should not worry too much about their domestic use; instead, the main worry is the damage in the manufacturing and commercial sectors respectively.

Personal discomfort is truly affecting the quality of life too, but please! bear with that as a sacrifice for the time being.

The importance of the power supply, however, cannot be over-emphasized as the condition poses a serious threat to the national economy.

Following options would address the problem:
1. The government should seriously think about adding the solar power as a back up support.

2. The foreign power companies should be hired urgently to kick-start the stalled system caused by ongoing power outages throughout the country.

3. Speed up the process to implement the civil Nuclear Technology as offered by France.

4. Impose harsh penalties to those who steal electricity.

5. No mercy for any criminal stealing should be extended to anyone.

By: Zubair Younas

Zubair Younas — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Pakistan is a luxury country.

The power generation companies like luxury even more… they do not take the pain to go out and fix the problem in their network.

Why would they need to take the pain…. Even if they completely shut down electricity for 25 days of the month, they would generate higher revenues as compared to the previous month… Thanks to their magical revenue generator formula… which runs even without power.

We generate most of our electricity by oil instead of very cheap alternates like water, wind, coal and sun.

Can we afford being friviously luxury?

By: shyam sundar

shyam sundar — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Sirs, this powerless problem is everywhere in south asian countries. We in India also suffer most of the time. The politicians will plan only for their future but not country’s. How many TVs, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Mixies, New Homes are sold every month in a country and where from power come for these equipments. The best and immediate remedy is to harness solar energy which is abundant in South Asia.

By: KC

KC — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

It is uncontrolled urban growth not only in Karachi but urban growth problem exist all over urban centers where the utilities can not keep up with growth. Every one points fingers at the government and I have never seen or heard blaming those who are responsible for creating conditions that result into crisis of Bijli, Paani, Schools, municipal services etc. It is simple arithmetic that when urban development grows at faster rate than production and supply capacity of utilities, crisis will result.

Government and its units will function normal only when people and the government stop madness of growth and plan for production of Bijli, Paani, sanitary facilities, schools, police services municipal services etc., before allowing any growth/construction requiring utilities and other services.