As a resident of Karachi and having read your recent letter to the editor titled ‘Naked Oppression’, I would like to share my opinion by stating that this recent electricity price hike is putting an immense pressure on many customers. However, at the same time, I would also like to draw your attention to the PHL charge which has been making rounds and has also been the bone of contention between certain political parties representing Karachi and the Federal Government. This charge is being levied on the electricity customers of Karachi even though KE has no contribution to circular debt as per their own claims. Provided if it is true then it appears quite unfair that the residents of Karachi must pay up to Rs. 3 per unit extra for electricity and to service costs which the federal government has undertaken. This is adding to an additional burden and needs to be reconsidered at a time of harsh economic conditions and unrest prevailing throughout the country, considering the recent protests taking place. It is vital that decisions be made that are in the best interest of the customers otherwise we will witness more people refusing to pay their bills which will only aggravate the problem further.
TANZEEL KHANZADA
KARACHI
