R ECENT LY we all witnessed prolonged and widespread power outages at intervals.
The breakdowns take place between dusk and late night, forcing us to cook, eat and and do other things in the dark. Many complaints have been lodged but to no avail.
Karachi summers are awfully hot and in the absence of electricity rooms get as hot as anoven.Students sufferfornofaultof theirs as they are punished in schools for not completing their homework.
Without electricity the pumps do notwork and we cannot get enough water to meet our need.