Sir,This refers to a letter from Mr Muhammed Zafir Zia appearing in these columns on May 28, 2012, regarding rampant mugging on main Abul Hasan Ispahani Road due to streetlights not being in working order.

The operation and management of streetlights, including their maintenance, is the responsibility of the local municipal authorities, whether it is the city government, KMC or any other municipal body. The Karachi Electric Supply Company provides power for lighting up the streetlights.

Given the complaints often received through our esteemed customers regarding daytime running of streetlights or lights not being turned on in the evening or night, the KESC recently offered the city government and the KMC to allow them to place the utility’s personnel in the control centre, as a voluntary gesture for management of streetlights, which would not only benefit citizens but may also prevent wastage of electricity.

AMIN UR RAHMAN GM Media KESC

Streetlights

Sir, We, the residents of Block F, North Nazimabad, would like to thank MNA Dr Mohammad Ali Shah for getting the old streetlights replaced with the latest LED lights.

These are not only energy efficient, but they have a long life compared to conventional mercury bulbs.

We would like to request the Karachi commissioner to get similar lights installed in other parts of the city. This will surely save a lot of energy.

M. REHAN HASHIM Via email

Political parties at KU

Sir, I am a student of MCom (final year) at the commerce department of the University of Karachi. Nowadays political parties are dominating this institution. On each wall we see flags and portraits of different political leaders instead of our national heroes. Student activists are ruling over the campus without any hesitation, creating an uncertain atmosphere where violence is common.

Through your newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned to remove this type of unwanted material and prevent activities detrimental to the academic environment in the varsity so that students can concentrate on their studies.

A CONCERNED STUDENT Karachi

Cleanliness drives

Sir, The recent cleaning sprees of the cantonment boards, mainly the Clifton, Faisal and Malir boards, which cover a large built-up area within the city, proved successful as they managed to clean a lot of the unsightly mess.

The administrations of these boards deserve appreciation. There also exists a need to conduct such drives in other parts of the city on a regular basis since Karachi often features as one of the ugly and messy cities of Asia. Improvement in this regard can prove helpful.

H. IDREES Gulistan-i-Jauhar

Stone Age

Sir, I’m no architect, I can’t tell Saddar streets from each other and I certainly don’t know much about their historical background. But as a student I used to pass close to the Empress Market and then cross KGS and the adjoining KGA building. I used to admire the architecture and think about how and why the builders made the buildings.

I have also admired the Parsi building in that area, combined with the ones on Burnes Road and near the Urdu Bazaar, not to forget the buildings in the I.I. Chundrigar Road area.I am but one of many people who wish to see these areas in totality, learn about them and possibly teach others. But our preoccupation with other things keeps us busy.

I may not read every Stone Age article written about these wonderful historical masterpieces, but I appreciate what you people are doing.

ARSALAN ABBASI Via email mailbag@dawn.com