Is KESC Implying all Karachiites Are Thieves?

As part of its efforts to curb power theft, the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has come up with a unique way of reminding consumers that stealing electricity results in negative consequences, however, the power utility has ignored the fact that in the process it is humiliating the bill-paying and law abiding consumers.

The KESC has printed a shameful slogan on electricity bills, which goes as: “Hum bijli churatay hain tub hi hamaray bachay iskoolon main garmi say behaal hotay hain” (Since we [KESC’s consumers] steal electricity, our children have to suffer the heat in schools.)For those who pay their bills on time and still endure long hours of load shedding, this is like rubbing salt into the wounds.

Those consumers who are being sent a bill obviously have legal connection, and even if they are stealing power through the kunda (hook) system, then it is the KESC’s inefficiency of not being able to take stern action against power thieves that is to blame.

Humiliating the law-abiding citizens through implying that they are power thieves is a strategy that makes little sense.Instead of hurting the self-esteem of legal consumers, the KESC should take measures to improve flaws in its distribution system and reduce line losses.

Talking to DT, many citizens said they felt offended by the humiliating slogans printed on the KESC bills.They said if the government was unable to address the citizens’ woes, which have been worsened due to the tariff increase; it should at least ask the KESC to remove such language from bills.

Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan as Governor Sindh - Karachi

Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan Monday resigned from the post of Governor Sindh. He has left for Dubai and his resignation yet to be accepted by the President of Pakistan. Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khoro took over as Acting Governor Sindh.

Governor Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan (born March 2, 1963) studied in the prestigious Dow Medical College, Karachi. As a student he had a penchant for politics and emerged as a prominent leader of a popular student organization, APMSO, a student wing of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). The MQM is the third largest political party of Pakistan and the second largest in Sindh, having representation in the Federal Parliament of Pakistan, the Sindh Provincial Assembly and the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The party enjoys a large following in all units of the federation because of its welfare-oriented egalitarian political manifesto impacted by Mr. Altaf Hussain, the populist leader of the toiling masses. After graduation, he remained the head of the Medical Aid Committee – poor patients' welfare entity of the party. Gradually, he became a front rank political figure of the MQM. On his return from almost ten years of political exile in London, he was appointed to the position of the Governor of the province of Sindh. Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan assumed the charge of his office on December 27, 2002 as the youngest Governor of Sindh. He is the longest serving Governor of any province of Pakistan since its inception in 1947. Earlier in 1990, he was the youngest Minister in the Provincial cabinet of Sindh, holding the portfolios of Housing and Town Planning. Subsequently, he was also assigned the additional charge of Environment and Public Health Engineering Departments.

Shab-e-Miraj Observed With Religious Fervour - Karachi

Shab-e-Mairaj-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) was observed across the country on Friday night with great respect and religious fervour.
The Muslims every year on 27th of Rajab (Islamic calendar) observe Shab-e-Miraj in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) went on a special journey to meet Allah Almighty, crossing seven skies on the heavenly animal named ‘al-Buraq.’
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) continued his heavenly tour until he reached close to the Throne of Allah Almighty and attained the utmost nearness to Him. After drinking from the Divine fountain of spiritual knowledge he came down to impart knowledge to mankind.
On that Night of Ascent, Allah Almighty also gave the order of the five daily Salat (Prayers) as being mandatory upon Muslims.
Faithful gathered at mosques after Isha to offer special prayers that continued till Fajr, while different gatherings and Mahafil-e-Naat were arranged to mark the holy night.
Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons highlighted the teachings and various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
The houses, streets and specially mosques were decorated with colorful pennants and buntings whereas at night these were illuminated with lights, candles and oil lamps.
Besides, people visited graves of their near and dear ones, seeking Allah Almighty’s blessings for the departed souls.
Special security arrangements were made for observance of Shab-e-Miraj throughout the country.

BOL Movie Premiere Launch Show - Karachi

 

Starring first time singer  along Mahira Khan, Humaima Mallik and other Pakistani celebrities, “BOL” was anxiously awaited and finally its Premiere Launch Show held on 19 June 2011 at Atrium Cinemas in Karachi.
Other than film crew, the premiere launch show of film “BOL” was attended by celebrities including Reema Khan, Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz, Bushra Ansari, fashion model Iraj, Meera, Rubina Ashraf, Mahnoor Baloch, Savera Nadeem, Nomi Ansari, Fiza Ali and Mohib Mirza.
The film would be released in cinemas on June 24, 2011.

 

Bol is upcoming Pakistani Movie under the banner of Geo Films and Shoman Production. Bol release date is 24 June 2011. This upcoming movie is special because it is first movie of Atif Aslam as an actor. Atif Aslam is most famous singer in not only Pakistan but also in India. He is playing leading role in this Hindi Drama movie. Beautiful and charming Iman Ali is playing leading female role.
Bol star cast includes Atif Aslam, Iman Ali, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Shafqat Cheema, Manzar Sehbai, Zaid Rehman and Amr Kashmiri. Director of Bol is Shoaib Mansoor who is known for his super hit movie Khuda Ke Lye. Shoaib Mansoor rocked the Pakistani Film Industry with his movie Khuda Ke Lye. Now is ready to make another mega hit with talented actors.

Singers of Bol include Shabnam Majeed, Sahir Ali Bugga, Bina Jawad, Atif Aslam, hadiqa Kaini, Faiza Mujahid, Sajjad Ali, Shuja Haider and Ahmad Jahanzab. This list shows that all leading singers of Pakistan are part of this movie. Music directors are Shoaib Manosoor, Atif Aslam, Sarmad Ghafoor and Shajjad Ali.
I am big fan of Shoaib Mansoor because of Khuda Ke Lye and now expectations are very high with upcoming Shoaib Mansoor movie Bol.

Bol Release Date/Releasing Date: 24 June 2011
Bol Star Cast: Atif Aslam, Iman Ali
Bol Director: Shoaib Mansoor
Bol Producer: Jeo TV