ELECTRICITY WOES: Frequent power outages lasting more than 12 hours daily during the scorching summer have left people struggling to survive in Turbat. People are forced to live without fans, cooling systems and adequate drinking water during the hottest hours of the day. This situation is particularly dangerous for elderly citizens, children and patients suffering from heart-related illnesses. Medical experts have consistently warned that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to dehydration, heatstroke and even death. The continued negligence of the authorities exposes the government’s apathy towards its own citizens. The authorities concerned must immediately take emergency measures to provide uninterrupted power supply to Turbat.

Kausar Karim
Mand

BAJAUR UNREST: After a brief period of peace, terrorist activities have once again started surging in Bajaur, unleashing a new era of turmoil for the local popu-lation. Many citizens, including women, children and the elderly, have reportedly been killed in cold blood. These tragic incidents are consequently making the atmosphere heavy with unrest, violence and fear. While security forces conduct operations to wipe out terrorists, their efforts are clearly failing as civilians continue to die. The intent is undoubtedly sincere; the weakness lies in strategy and implementation. Community support in this regard would really come handy. Peace should be restored at any cost.

Luqman Shah Shahi
Bahawalpur

GROUNDWATER DEPLETION: I grew up hearing that Lahore has plenty of groundwater that would never run dry. I remember that in the Gulberg area water used to appear after 50 feet of drilling. It now takes approximately 160 feet. Nothing has been done by the authorities to enhance groundwater levels. When it rains, water flows through a concrete drainage system, as we have paved rough surfaces that block the way to underground natural reservoirs. One wonders who is responsible for this massive mess.

Maheen Zahra
Lahore

Published in Dawn, June 19th, 2026