Defying logic

Zeba I. Seraj (Ph.D.), Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dh
Daylight Saving Time in the western hemisphere countries has a definite purpose and period which extends from April till end of October. Setting the clock right in tune with sunrise and sunset in winter time is the most logical thing to do. If this is not done, we will be wasting power in lighting up our houses in the morning. Moreover, as the days get shorter, it will become even more difficult to get up when it is will remain pitch dark even at 6.30 am, since our biological clocks are naturally tuned to sunlight. Under the circumstances, why the government should defy logic is inexplicable.