The writer is an advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
KARACHI, a city of around 16 million, is the commercial and industrial hub of Pakistan. It has consistently remained the highest taxpaying city of Pakistan.
Electricity is the lifeline of any modern city. K-Electric has a monopoly over Karachi’s electricity generation, transmission and distribution. Considering Karachi’s size and commercial importance, it is difficult to overstate the significance of KE to Karachi and Pakistan’s economy.
KE is generally viewed as an inefficient electric utility. During the summers especially, when the demand of electricity increases, KE’s performance comes under severe criticism — the government promises severe action, courts take notice, but nothing actually changes at KE.