DURING the recent stay of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in his ancestral hometown, the dark streets of Larkana had a chance to see some lighting arrangements. Well, some of the streets did. Generally, sunset means darkness as far as the streets of Larkana are concerned. And this has been the unfortunate trend since years. It was only because of Bilawal’s visit that people realised what they had been missing for long. Though temporary, the lighting was enjoyed by the locals.

Generally, there is a complete blackout on the streets, except, of course, the areas where the bigwigs of the ruling party have their residences. Accidents and mugging are common on the dark streets and even darker alleys of the city, but nothing is done to ward off this blanket of darkness.

Either the administration should do something in this regard or Bilawal Bhutto Zardari should become a permanent resident of Larkana to save the city from plunging into darkness again.

Zulfiqar Ali
Larkana

Published in Dawn, November 5th, 2021