K-Electric (KE) says it has ended temporary load management following the resumption of liquefied natural gas (RLNG) supplies and the stabilization of power generation at its Bin Qasim Power Station-III (BQPS-III).
In a statement, the spokesperson for the utility said scheduled power cuts would continue in areas with high electricity theft and low bill recovery, in line with the schedule published on its website.
KE thanked Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and the relevant authorities for their cooperation and expressed appreciation to customers for their patience and understanding during the disruption.
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K-Electric has started load shedding in several areas of Karachi that were previously exempted from power cuts, while also increasing the duration of outages in areas already experiencing scheduled load shedding, causing difficulties for residents.
The power utility has reportedly begun implementing one-hour load shedding in phases in areas previously exempt from scheduled power cuts. However, electricity supply in several localities has remained suspended for more than two hours.
Areas affected include Saddar, Clifton, Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Korangi, along with Orangi Town, Liaquatabad, North Karachi and North Nazimabad.
Residents of Malir, Landhi, SITE, Baldia, Mauripur, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Hadeed and Scheme 33 have also faced power outages. Severe load shedding has additionally affected the Old City Area and Razzaqabad.