Karachi is witnessing a wave of public outrage as residents take to the streets to protest against the ongoing water and electricity crisis. Major roads such as Jehangir Road and Jamshed Road have been blocked by frustrated citizens demanding urgent government intervention. The city’s growing population continues to suffer from frequent power outages and chronic water shortages, making everyday life increasingly difficult.
The situation has been further inflamed by the proposed extraction of six canals from the Indus River. Fizza Zeeshan, President of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Women Wing Karachi Division, has voiced strong opposition to the plan, warning that it could result in a devastating water scarcity for the entire Sindh province. Her concerns echo the fears of many residents who see the move as a threat to the region’s already limited water supply.
Protesters are calling for immediate and sustainable solutions to Karachi’s deteriorating infrastructure and utility management. With temperatures rising and resources dwindling, the demand for efficient governance, transparent planning, and equitable distribution of essential services has never been louder.
