THE summer season has just kicked off in Lahore and people are observing a substantial rise in their electricity bills. My recent electricity bill is of double the amount that I was charged the preceding month. Since I had paid the last bill online, I thought the amount has mistakenly been added to the current bill. Upon inquiry, the relevant Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) office informed us that the amount of tax doubles after 300 units. Therefore, we have a twofold increase in the bill.

In these stressful times when many people have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet, this spike in electricity bills is an unbearable burden.

I urge the government to provide some relief in some segment of life to the people at large.

Maryam Darakshan
Lahore

Published in Dawn, May 28th, 2021