Citizens of Karachi may continue to face load shedding during Eidul Fitr as K-Electric struggles with a shortage of fuel affecting its power generation capacity.
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A spokesperson for K-Electric said the utility was carrying out around two hours of load management to cope with the situation.
“KE’s production capacity is also being affected due to a shortage of fuel. To manage the situation, two hours of load management is being undertaken,” the spokesperson said.
The utility expects the situation to improve during Eid as commercial activity declines, potentially reducing electricity demand across the city.
Two-Hour Load Shedding Ahead of Eid
According to the new schedule, different areas of Karachi will face two-hour load shedding ahead of Eidul Fitr in addition to routine power interruptions.
The development comes as Karachi has already experienced prolonged power outages in several areas, particularly during Ramzan, with residents reporting hours-long disruptions.
The situation worsened after the power supply from the national grid to Karachi was reportedly reduced by 300MW last week.
Pakistan Faces Significant Power Shortfall
The country has also been facing a severe energy crisis, with the overall power shortfall reportedly reaching 7,468MW.
According to the figures cited in the reports, total electricity generation stood at around 18,031MW, while national demand exceeded 25,000MW.
The widening gap between electricity generation and demand has contributed to increased power outages across the country.
For Karachi residents, the additional load management ahead of Eid could add to concerns over electricity availability during the festive period, although K-Electric expects demand to ease as commercial activity decreases.
