The Government of Pakistan has decided to enforce around 2.25 hours of daily electricity loadshedding as part of a “peak relief strategy” aimed at preventing a sharp increase in power tariffs.
According to an official statement by the Power Division, the country currently has sufficient electricity generation capacity, but demand spikes during peak hours – from 5pm to 1am – are creating pressure on the system.
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Officials said the challenge is intensified during summer due to reduced hydropower generation, forcing reliance on expensive fuel sources such as furnace oil to meet demand.
To avoid higher costs, the government will temporarily suspend electricity supply for approximately 2.25 hours daily during peak hours, the statement added.
The move is intended to reduce dependence on costly fuel and control electricity prices.
— MOE- Power Division, Government of Pakistan (@MoWP15) April 14, 2026
The decision is being implemented under the supervision of Shehbaz Sharif, who has directed authorities to ensure that any increase in tariffs remains minimal.
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Authorities warned that without this strategy, electricity prices could have increased by up to Rs5 to Rs6 per unit. With the current measures in place, the expected rise may be limited to around Rs1.5 per unit.
Power distribution companies (DISCOs) have been instructed to provide advance loadshedding schedules to consumers and strictly follow announced timings. In case of unexpected outages due to technical faults, consumers will be informed accordingly.
The government stressed that this is not routine loadshedding but a targeted intervention to manage peak demand and reduce financial burden on consumers.
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Officials also highlighted that recent reforms and improved energy management have already reduced electricity prices by an average of 71 paisa per unit between July and February, providing relief of Rs46 billion despite global fuel cost pressures.
The authorities added that better demand management, including early closure of commercial markets and prioritizing low-cost energy sources, could further help stabilize electricity prices.
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