The unseen struggle of the residents of Khohra, a small town in Sindh’s Khairpur Meris district, reveals a deeply troubling reality: In this modern world, reliable access to even basic commodities is a distant dream. Residents suffer from unreliable electricity, with 14 to 16 hours of continuous power outages as well as prolonged piped gas loadshedding. For the limited hours when gas is available, its pressure is constantly low, forcing residents to rely on booster devices to make it usable. In this harsh winter, many households have no choice but to burn wood sticks for cooking and heating.
The town’s mobile network fares no better, with poor connectivity leaving people disconnected from vital internet and communication services, especially during power cuts. It would not be wrong to say that the residents are now very frustrated and angry with the ongoing challenges. This dire situation demands the concerned authorities and other relevant stakeholders to improve access to basic amenities and essential services in Khora.
Shafqat Hussain Memon
Khairpur Mirs