QUETTA: The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has launched a scathing critique against the worsening electricity crisis in the province, condemning the prolonged and frequent power outages that have paralyzed daily life following recent rains.
In a strongly-worded statement, BAP’s central spokesperson and former Interior Minister, Mir Ziaullah Lango, expressed deep anger and concern over what he described as the “worst declared and undeclared load-shedding” in Quetta and across Balochistan. He demanded the federal government take immediate and serious notice of the continuous power failures.
Lango asserted that the province’s power supply system has “completely paralyzed,” noting that even light rain now results in two to three-day blackouts. “The rain of mercy has turned into a nuisance for the people,” he stated, highlighting the severe mental anguish and practical difficulties faced by citizens.
The former minister detailed the widespread impact, reporting that domestic life, business activities, educational institutions, and government offices have been severely disrupted. He sharply criticized the performance of the Quetta Electric Supply Company (KESCO), stating its officers and staff are “missing from the scene” during crises, and lamented a complete lack of accountability.
Lango demanded that the provincial government immediately contact federal authorities, including the Minister for Energy and Power, to push for urgent and permanent measures to resolve the electricity crisis, framing the issue as one of fundamental governance and public welfare.
Meanwhile the city of Quetta and surrounding areas experienced their first significant rainfall in 118 days on Saturday, ending a prolonged dry spell and ushering in a sharp drop in temperatures across Balochistan. The intermittent showers, while welcomed by many, brought immediate challenges, including widespread power outages that disrupted daily life.
The rain, which began in Quetta, extended to numerous districts including Gwadar, Kech, Kharan, Chagai, Zhob, and Ziarat. The Meteorological Department reported varying rainfall amounts, with Kalat receiving 13 mm and Quetta itself recording 3 mm. The precipitation has intensified the winter chill, leading to a surge in demand for heating essentials like warm clothes, firewood, and LPG gas.
