In the dusty, forgotten village of Pinda Esa, a place so small it doesn’t exist on Google Maps, lives Mr. Yaseen. Confined to his bed, a catheter his constant companion, Mr. Yaseen stares at a monstrous bill of Rs. 11,300! This isn’t rent, it’s the price for a sliver of comfort in a life ravaged by disability. The culprit? The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) of Pakistan. Let’s have a closer look at the viral video that’s making rounds on social media.
The Heartbreaking Story Involving Unlawful Billing By WAPDA
Mr. Yaseen’s story is a grim reminder of a system that crushes the most vulnerable. Here’s a man who can barely move, dependent on others for daily needs, and the government’s answer to his cries is a bill that could buy him a month’s worth of medication – or groceries, or maybe even a wheelchair.
But Mr. Yaseen isn’t one to keep his voice unheard. His eyes, the only windows to the world he can’t navigate are his only hope it seems. “I’ll sell my eyes,” he declared in the video while his voice starts to crack, “my kidneys, even my heart! Just to pay this bill.” It’s a statement that chills you to the bone, a stark reminder of the depths of despair poverty can drive a person to.
But this isn’t the only case of hopelessness being reported across Pakistan. Particularly in rural areas like Jaranwala, near where Pinda Esa lies, the recent surge in electricity bills has become an unbearable burden for the poor. Promises of relief, like the 300 free units boasted by politicians like Maryam Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto, ring hollow when faced with such exorbitant charges. They seem like cruel jokes in the face of people like Mr. Yaseen.
The Bleak Reality Of Electricity Billing
This case highlights a situation where electricity has reached an unattainable height, pushing families to the brink of life and death. This isn’t just about one man in a forgotten village. It’s a story that exposes the human cost of a broken system. We need to hold institutions like WAPDA and K-Electric accountable for their pricing structures!
Mr. Yaseen’s situation is a stark reminder that behind every bill lies a human story. We cannot allow people like him to be left behind in the darkness. Let’s raise our voices and demand a brighter future, one where electricity isn’t a privilege, but a basic right for all people living in Pakistan.
Stay tuned for more reality checks like this! This has been your friendly neighborhood citizen Zayaan, signing off.