As Massive Power Outages Darken Pakistan, K-Electric To Reduce Load Shedding Timings

Sindh Energy Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, said that load shedding in Karachi would be lowered by K-Electric in the next few days.

Sindh Energy Minister, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, said that load shedding in Karachi would be lowered by K-Electric in the next few days. Published: July 4, 2024 9:31 AM IST By Edited by Amid ongoing massive power outages in Pakistan, the government has assured that load shedding in Karachi will be reduced in the coming days. Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated on Wednesday that K-Electric will decrease load shedding in the city in the next few days, ARY News reported. The decision was made after people complained about excessive power outages across the nation, especially in Sindh. Speaking to the media recently, the minister stated that K-Electric was attempting to reduce load-shedding timing, particularly during night and peak hours in the hot day to provide relief to the people. An agreement was signed by CEOs of K-Electric Monis Abdullah Alvi, NSCL Zaigham Adil Rizvi, and STDC (Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company), Muhammad Salim Shaikh to construct a 40-megawatt power transmission line from Pipri Grid Station to NSCL, which is situated at Port Qasim Authority, according to ARY News. The STDC is the first licence holder of the Provincial Grid Company (PGC) with the authority to create transmission infrastructure for electric electricity at voltages of 132 KV and above. According to Nasir Shah, a 132 KV transmission line will carry 40 megawatts of power from K Electric via STDC to the National Steel Complex, reported ARY News. The installation of a 132 KV transmission line is another aspect of this project, according to the minister of energy. Power outages lasting many hours have been complained about in Quetta, Lahore, Peshawar, and Karachi. Utility providers also cut off the power supply, citing the necessity for maintenance, in addition to managing the load, aggravating the situation for the public. Local folks and store owners alike felt the sting of lengthy power cuts. Peshawar’s city districts faced a lack of electricity for periods spanning from five to eight hours, with the situation being even tougher in the rural areas where blackouts could last for as long as fourteen to sixteen hours. The story was the same in Lahore, where residents grappled with persistent power shortages. According to Dawn, areas like Allama Iqbal Town and Nishtar Town suffered through six-hour bouts without power – a testament to the gravity of the situation. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on . Topics