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Islamabad: Pakistan is currently struggling with circular debt. Amid the growing problem of power shortage across the country, a youth from Sukkar village has found a new source of income. He started using solar panels for electricity. A young man runs a mobile charging shop.
Wahab Tunio found a way to overcome the problem of electricity shortage in his area, making it a lifeline for him as well as others in the community. According to ARY News, Wahab Tunio, who belongs to the Qureshi tribe of Sukkur and runs a small business, has started using solar panels to get the electricity he needs.
People are charging their mobile phones for Rs 20-30
He is using solar energy to charge mobile phones and power his desktop computer to run his business. Tunio said he relies on solar panels to run his business due to power shortages in the area.
According to ARY News report, other people living in the same area are also facing the same problem. They charge their mobile phones for Rs 20-30 which has become a source of income for Wahab Tunio.
Appeal to not impose tax on solar panels
Tunio stressed that solar panels have become a necessity due to the lack of electricity. He has requested the Government of Pakistan not to impose tax on solar panels. He says that the tax will make it difficult for him and others like him to buy solar panels.
According to a report by ARY News, they feared that the imposition of tax would affect their business. Pakistan is facing power shortage as the federal government has failed to pay dues to power supply companies, leaving people without electricity in this scorching heat.
The electricity company warned the government
Last week, power supply company K-Electric issued a stern warning to Sindh government departments of cutting power supply due to pending dues amounting to billions of rupees, ARY News reported citing sources.
According to sources, the Sindh government and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) have not made any payments to K-Electric since January. The non-payment of dues has led to a financial crisis for K-Electric, causing significant problems in network maintenance.
Earlier this month, K-Electric sent five letters reminding K to pay the dues immediately. K-Electric has warned that if the payment is not made soon, the network may fail, leading to prolonged power cuts in the metropolis during extreme heat.