Karachi faces power cuts as K-Electric’s System comes under strain

K-Electric, the power supply company responsible for providing electricity to Karachi, has decided to start phased power cuts across the city after its electricity network came under pressure due to reportedly overloading and a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Feeders at several grid stations have been switched off, raising concerns about disruptions to electricity supplies in multiple parts of the city.

The utility has reportedly decided to introduce one-hour power cuts in phases across Karachi.

Power outages have been reported in areas including Saddar, Clifton, Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Korangi.

Other affected neighborhoods include Orangi, Liaquatabad, North Karachi, North Nazimabad, Malir, Landhi, SITE, Baldia and Maripur.

Residents of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Hadeed and Scheme 33 have also faced power cuts.

The Old City area and Razzaqabad are among other locations affected by severe outages.

The disruptions come as K-Electric’s power system struggles to cope with increased pressure linked to an LNG shortage.