All that noise

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. The people believe that private occasions, including marriages and birthday parties, are incomplete without the blaring of loudspeakers. Noise pollution is already one of the major problems that people living in cities have to deal with. The excessive use of loudspeakers has made it even worse. There are occasions when the use of a loudspeaker is necessary. But I see no justification in using them during all parties or meetings.

The people who are most affected by this improper use of loudspeakers are school-going children. Because of the excessive noise, children cannot         concentrate on their studies. It is time the authorities did something to regulate the use of loudspeakers.

Abdul Moiz

Karachi