Sahir Lodhi Says Pakistan Needs ‘300 Engineers’ to Solve Water and Electricity Crisis
Sahir Lodhi Proposes 300 Engineers to Fix Pakistan’s Water and Electricity Crisis
Amid Pakistan’s worsening water and electricity issues, actor and TV host Sahir Lodhi has stepped forward with an unconventional solution: assembling a team of 300 engineers to tackle the challenges head-on.
During a recent TV appearance, Lodhi voiced his frustration over the dire state of public utilities and criticized politicians for failing to deliver on basic necessities. He proposed forming a specialized commission to manage funds and pledged to resolve the crises within 18 months if given the opportunity.
“Pakistan’s well-being should come first,” he asserted, urging citizens to stand up for their rights and demand accountability.
Lodhi’s remarks coincided with mounting public anger in Karachi, where protests erupted against an acute water shortage that has persisted for over two weeks. Demonstrators flooded streets by opening water tanker valves, creating chaos in areas like Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Hasan Square, and Essa Nagri, causing traffic jams and widespread disruption.
Protesters questioned why water was available for tankers but not for household taps, vowing to block tankers until their demands were met.
The crisis began when an 84-inch main water pipeline on University Road was damaged on November 29, 2024. Despite repeated repair efforts, the water supply remains insufficient across several parts of the city.
Sahir Lodhi’s bold proposal has sparked conversation, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions to address Pakistan’s infrastructure woes.
