CDGK may run KESC after June, says Sindh CM’s adviser

KARACHI: The level of commitment shown by the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has been disappointing, especially in view of the increased aggravation amongst the masses, therefore, the time has come to knock out the KESC and a decision in this regard has to be taken by June.

It will either be the federal government or the CDGK that will take over the affairs of the utility, with the latter being the more rational option the said Adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister Khawaja Izharul Hassan while addressing a joint press conference at the New Karachi Town Nazim Office on Wednesday.

He bluntly stated that the KESC has played its inning and now the CDGK should be given a chance to serve the people. “The KESC has been conspiring against the Sindh government and the city. It has failed to understand the pain of the citizens, although it has earned millions from them. The MQM has frequently assured the utility of all possible cooperation in curbing electricity theft, but the lax attitude of the KESC has been downright disappointing,” said Hassan.

It is regrettable that the KESC high ups had fixed a meeting with Muttahida Qaumi Movement legislators and while they not being able to attend can be accepted, the fact that they did not even have the courtesy to inform the MQM legislators is simply unacceptable, said Hassan.

While addressing the press conference, MNA Shaikh Salahuddin said that the MQM leadership would take a decision regarding boycotting the Sindh Assembly Budget Session over the outcome of the KESC issue. He said that the KESC has wreaked havoc with the citizens and industry of the city. Pointing out the fact that there was no load shedding on the day of the president’s visit to Karachi, Salahuddin said that it was a clear sign that the load shedding is planned. He concluded by stating that the KESC has been afforded till June to rectify the situation, adding that if it fails to do so, the backlash of the public would be hard to contain.