Daily Times

Sir: Kindly allow me to draw the attention of concerned authorities through the columns of your esteemed newspaper to the insensitive use of loudspeakers in our locality. The insensitive use of loudspeakers has become quite a nuisance in our cities. The most annoying thing is that loudspeakers have now become an integral part of almost all celebrations. Like marriages and birthdays parties would be incomplete without the blaring of loudspeakers.

Noise pollution is already one of the greatest problems that people living in cities have to deal with. The excessive use of loudspeakers makes it even worse. Of course, there are occasions when their use is absolutely necessary, but I see no justification in using them during every party or meetings.

The worse hit by this improper use of loudspeakers are the elderly and the children. Due to the excessive noise, the elderly can’t sleep properly and the children can’t concentrate on their studies.

I request that this matter should be taken in hand seriously by municipal authorities. Some immediate steps must be taken to stop this grim issue so that people can live comfortably.

UROOJ NAQVI

Karachi