Load shedding is a term used to describe the suspension of the supply of electricity for a certain period of time. In our country, this has unfortunately become a regular occurrence during the summer season, happening more or less all over the country. There are many reasons why acute load shedding occurs, with insufficient electricity production being the main cause. Other significant causes include the misuse of electricity and illegal consumption of electricity. Some dishonest employees in the power department permit people to consume electricity in an undue manner in exchange for bribes. Moreover, the lack of proper logistic support prevents the government from increasing electricity production. Load shedding affects all aspects of our lives, leading to fresh food in refrigerators getting spoiled and whole localities being plunged into darkness. Sometimes, even the entire country experiences power outages due to major grid failures. Miscreants take advantage of load shedding and commit violent acts during the night. However, electricity is the driving force of modern civilization and its shortage leads to a decline in industrial production. When production in mills and factories declines significantly, the economic development of the country is hampered. Load shedding has a severe impact on students, patients, and the industrial sector, with students suffering the most as it disrupts their studies, and patients experiencing difficulties in receiving proper medical attention. To eliminate load shedding, the government must establish more power plants and generate more electricity, reduce the illegal use of electricity and system loss in the mechanical sector, and check corruption with an iron hand. Additionally, all citizens of the country must be mindful of their electricity consumption and avoid its misuse.
