Loadshedding makes lives of Karachiites difficult, power demand surges to 3,500 MW
Electricity outages have reached the duration of ten to twelve hours in Karachi.
Intense loadshedding irks people in Karachi
Excessive power loadshedding has unfolded severe issues for the residents of Karachi.
Complaints of power outages in parts of country as heatwave intensifies
Complaints of power outage in Lahore as heatwave intensifies
Hyderabad: Protest against unscheduled loadshedding
Residents of Faqir Kapar Chowk of Hyderabad staged a protest against unscheduled loadshedding.
NEPRA directs distribution companies to provide uninterrupted power supply to consumers
NEPRA has taken serious notice of unscheduled load-shedding of up to 12 hours.
Noor-ul-Haq Qadri voices support for KP's new education minister
Noor-ul-Haq Qadri told Dunya News that PM Imran had announced four mega projects during his tour
Omar Ayub blames PMLN, PPP for power shortages
CNG stations will be fully functional from next month
Huge power outage that plunged Manhattan into darkness ends
Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Twitter that the outage was caused by a "manhole fire".
Rain break heat spell in Lahore, leaves several areas without power
Traffic police have been ordered to ensure smooth flow of traffic inside the city.
Industries plunge into darkness as K-Electric resort to unannounced loadshedding
About 2,000 units in the industrial zone of North Karachi have been suffering the most.
Parts of Lahore plunged into darkness as rain causes power outage
Residents face severe problems due to power outage in various areas on Lahore on Monday.
Karachi residents in hardships as power, water supplies disrupt
The situation has worsened after suspension of water supply to several parts of the city.
Karachi suffers prolonged loadshedding in searing summer
Karachi suffers prolonged loadshedding in searing summer.
No load shedding on Eid holidays
Govy has announced that no load-shedding would take place across the country during the holidays.
'Pakistanis would even sustain Rs200 per liter petrol'
The minister rebutted what he called propaganda against him over the dams' fund.
Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project surpasses 1,000MW generation mark
The hydropower project is providing 20million units of electricity on a daily basis.
Masses to face severe load shedding in summer, warns ex-power minister
Laghari declared government's measures to stop theft of electricity inadequate.
Three dead in Dutch shooting: Utrecht mayor
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said a terror attack "could not be excluded".
Electricity suspended as three units of Guddu power plant trip
870 megawatts electricity has been suspended to national grid.
Hamza Shahbaz criticizes govt's 'ineffective' policies on public welfare
The PMLN leader addressed the media at the Punjab Assembly in Lahore.
PM Imran angry on ministers over increased load-shedding
PM directs to take emergency measures to end the load shedding
Power outages: Omar Ayub issues public 'apology'
Omar Ayub said dense fog in plain areas of the country causes tripping of power transmission lines.
Electricity suspended as dense fog trips Guddu Power Plant
Spokesman of power division said that teams have started the work to restore the power.
All institutions violating their constitutional limits: Raza Rabbani
Raza Rabbani said PTI government lacks two-third majority to make any amendment in the constitution.
No gas load shedding in current winter season: ECC
ECC was given a presentation by Secretary Petroleum Division on Winter Gas Load Management Plan.
Power breakdown hits parts of Karachi
Residents are facing severe distress due to this breakdown in electricity supply.
Power breakdown: Parts of Karachi plunge into darkness
Residents are facing severe distress due to this breakdown in electricity supply.
Subsidies vs Relief: Power tariff scaled up to 350 pc in last two decades
PMLN succeeded in stabilizing the power tariff in last three years of their government.
Lahoris suffer from power cuts as shortfall hits 400MW
The overall demand for electricity is 4300MW while production is 3900MW
Electricity shortfall mounts to 5560MW as mercury rises
Feeders with losses over 10pc were being subjected to load shedding.
Residents stage protest against power outage in Hyderabad
Residents of Pakka Qilla area of Hyderabad staged protest against continuous power outage on Friday
KP CM summons PESCO chief over power outages
PESCO official says province is facing energy crises because of over loading and fault in system
Process to restore electricity in Karachi, Balochistan underway
Power supply from National Grid Station was suspended after light rain.
Massive power breakdown hits parts of Karachi, Balochistan
According the K-Electric spokesperson, 70 percent area of Karachi is without electricity.
Power breakdown hits parts of Karachi after rain
The local administration said that the work to restore the electricity is underway.
Senate body wants Islamic scholars to issue fatwa against power theft
Mosques which will issue fatwa will be given the first 400 units of electricity free each month.
Massive power breakdown hits parts of Balochistan
QESCO sources said that repair work has been started and power supply will be restored very soon.
Power shortfall reaches 6,510MW
In Lahore the demand of electricity is 5000MW while the production is 4400MW
Unscheduled load-shedding plunges parts of Lahore into darkness
The power outage made the hot and humid conditions difficult to bear for the residents.
Power shortfall reaches 3000MW
The overall demand of electricity is 21,000MW while the production is 18,000MW.
Load-shedding carried out due to actual generation of 18,000 MW: Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar informed Senate that around 5000 to 6000 MW gap persists between power demand and supply.
Loadshedding to be controlled as water situation improves: Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar underlined the need for building of dams and water and energy conservation.
Asad Umar senses PML-N's pressure on caretaker govt
He was addressing a press conference here in Islamabad today.
Karachiites continue to suffer from traumatizing power cuts
Meanwhile, heatwave spell has finally halted.
Bin Qasim to take three more days to repair, K-electric informs as load-shedding worsens
Bin Qasim power plant still needs three more days to repair according to a presser by K-Electric.
Shehbaz inaugurates fully operational Bhikki Power Plant
The punjab chief minister also visited its Control Room after inaugurated the Bhikki Power Plant
Industries to face 10-hour power outage to facilitate domestic consumers
The Ministry of Energy (MoE) has directed the distribution companies to issue loadshedding schedule.
Partial electricity failure due to tripping restored within 8 hours
Electricity transmission system which split into North and South due to tripping on Wednesday.
CJP directs to inform about power outages in Karachi till May 20
CJP directed to launch investigation against those involved in power theft.
Hyderabad: Protest against unscheduled loadshedding
Residents of Latifabad area of Hyderabad staged protest against continuous power outage on Thursday.
Confrontation among state institutions will not serve country: Saad Rafique
Railways minister says elections should be held on time
Nawaz wants disqualification annulment through parliament
Former PM vows to change fate of people in KP and Sindh
Improved weather, holiday fail to curb load-shedding in Karachi
Load-shedding in Karachi continued with the same magnitude despite improved weather and holiday.
Back to the dark ages: Karachi's Gulshan e Sarjani deprived of electricity for the past 6 months
Residents of Gulshan e Sarjani seem to be battling the weather without electricity and even gas. Photo: Dunya News
Load shedding blackening govt's reputation, Nawaz tells PM
PM says there will be no load shedding during Sehr and Iftar
12-hour power cuts are back across country amid rising mercury
PML-N had made elimination of power cuts as one of its top objective in 2013 election manifesto.
4800mw electricity short due to technical faults
4800mw electricity has gone out of the system due to fault in generators.
JI continues protest against prolonged electricity, water shortages in Karachi
Malir Kala Board area has been blocked by the enraged protesters.
Gas supply still not restored to K-Electric despite PM's tall claims
K-Electric official said that power crisis can only be eradicated after getting demanded gas supply.
SSGC increases gas supply to KE after PM's directives
PM Abbasi had earlier announced to restore full gas supply to KE
PM Abbasi arrives in Karachi to preside over meeting on load shedding
Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair received the Prime Minister at the airport.
PM to preside over meeting on loadshedding in Karachi today
PM Abbasi will reach Karachi today to preside over the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy.
Karachi: Farooq Sattar gives 72-hour ultimatum to end traumatizing power cuts
MQM-PIB protested outside Karachi Press Club.
Bilawal Bhutto accuses federation of targeting Karachi via power cuts
He was talking to media in Multan.
Awais Leghari refuses to provide gas to K-Electric until payment of due money
Awais Leghari advised Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to end electricity theft from the province
Mustafa Kamal demands CJP to take suo moto notice of power cuts in Karachi
The protest was called off after negotiation with K-Electric official.
Centre refuses to supply gas to KE until dues paid
Instead of stagging a sit-in Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah should stop power theft.
Fuming Sindh CM blames Centre for prolonged power outages
Murad alleges Centre has created an artificial power crisis to ruin industries
PPP to take to streets against electricity load shedding across Punjab today
The protests will be demonstrated at district headquarters of the party.
PSP to stage protest against prolonged power cuts in Karachi today
Qaimkhani has also invited Chief Minister of Sindh (CM) Murad Ali Shah to join them in the rally.
Power outages in Karachi: CM Murad invites political parties for sit-in in Islamabad
PML-N government is doing all this to express hate for Sindhis, Sindh CM alleged.
Unscheduled loadshedding in Karachi irks citizens
Unscheduled loadshedding has been intensified in Karachi with the rise in temperature.
Those who serve public must not be dragged into courts: PM
The premier said that the masses will give its decision in the upcoming general elections in July.
Karachi: K-electric hints at hiking duration of load shedding
PMD predicted that temperature is likely to rise up to 40 degrees in Karachi.
Power outages: Govt treating smaller provinces like stepmother, says Khurshid Shah
Opp leader says electricity theft in Quetta, Peshawar and Hyderabad less than Lahore
Prolonged power outages in Karachi irk locals
Locals' routine work is getting affected due to this energy crisis.
NEPRA summons reply from K-electric on traumatizing power cuts in Karachi
NEPRA has also announced to review plants of K-electric.
Nawaz couldn't keep his promise to end power outages: Khurshid Shah
Khurshid Shah says institutions must not indulge themselves in 'old game'
Nawaz foresees 'pre-poll rigging', says won't accept such elections
Nawaz says CJP, Imran and Zardari 'singing the same tone'
Govt should apologize for falsely claiming end of load shedding: Mahmud ur Rasheed
Mahmud ur Rasheed has written to PM, Punjab CM to apologize for falsely claiming end of loadshedding
Prolonged power outages disrupt routine life in Karachi
The locals living in Liaquatabad has demanded CJP to take action into the matter.
PM directs to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Sehr, Iftar in Ramazan
PM Abbasi chaired a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy in Islamabad.
Nation to take notice if removed from party presidency, warns Sharif
He was addressing a rally in Jaranwala.
Areas below 10 percent losses are free of loadshedding, NA told
Abid Sher Ali says that the policy is being implemented irrespective of rural or urban areas.
Not a single penny of corruption proven against us, claims Nawaz Sharif
The ex-PM vowed to eliminate power outages and terrorism from the country during Chakwal address
PML-N fulfilled obligation to overcome energy deficit, says PM
PM Abbasi said before 2013, the governments were only able to generate 20,000 MWs
Multan: Locals protest in unique style against gas outages
The natives have demanded the higher authorities to resolve their issue as soon as possible.
Rawalpindi citizens protest against gas loadshedding
Angry residents staged a protest against gas loadshedding in Rawalpindi on Friday.
PM calls Pakistan 'load-shedding free' as he lays foundation of 1263 MW LNG power plant in Jhang
The second phase of the project would complete in 26 months to produce total 1263MW of electricity
Residents protest against power outages in Karachi’s Malir
A large number of people including men and women took part in the protest.
Electricity shortfall reaches 4500MW
At present, power generation stands at 9000MW while demand is 13500MW.
LESCO announces 12-hour load-shedding schedule
LESCO announced 12-hour load-shedding schedule as electricity shortfall intensified in the country.
Power outages decreased by 52pc, not ended entirely: govt
Federal government told the standing committee that recovery hiked while line losses reduced
Will put an end to loadshedding by November: Abid Sher Ali
Electricity supply reached 20,000 MW, while its demand was 1779 MW
People's JIT to announce verdict on Sep 17: Maryam Nawaz
Maryam Nawaz addressed PML-N women workers' convention in Abid Market, Lahore
Increase in unscheduled loadshedding irks masses in Faisalabad
With hot weather becoming unbearable for people, the situation gets worse when electricity goes out.
Hyderabad: Protest against unscheduled loadshedding
Residents of various areas in Hyderabad staged protest against continuous power outage on Thursday.
Electricity price expected to decline by Rs 2.13/unit
Price will be truncated in lieu of fuel adjustment. K-electric consumers to be excluded from relief.
Hyderabad: Protest against unscheduled loadshedding
Residents of Iqbal Colony in Hyderabad staged a protest against continuous power outage on Tuesday.
Unscheduled loadshedding mars Eid festivities in Karachi
Power outages also caused shortage of water in different areas of the city.
False promises: NEPRA says loadshedding won't be eliminated in 2018
According to the regulatory authority, only in 2019 will the country have a power surplus
Faisalabad: Protest against marathon loadshedding
Masses in various areas of Faisalabad staged a protest against continuous loadshedding.
Power shortfall spikes to 5,500 MW on Sunday
Rural areas across the country are seeing 10 to 12 hours of power outages
Hyderabad: Protest against unscheduled loadshedding
Residents of Mani Shan Colony in Hyderabad are without electricity for the past six days.
Power shortfall stretches to 5,900MW
IPPs have warned the government of halting power supply over non-payment
CCE meeting: PM expresses dissatisfaction over management of power load shedding
Nawaz Sharif directed to work out shifting of scheduled outages of power plants.
Lahore: Protest against unscheduled loadshedding
Residents of Mustafabad area of Lahore staged protest against unscheduled loadshedding on Monday.
PM congratulates ministry on production of 19,200 MW power
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said his team is working day and night to solve the energy crisis
Karachiites take to streets against prolonged power outages
People stormed K-Electric office and set it ablaze.
Federal government has not fulfilled its promises: Sindh CM
He said that they do not wish that people attack grid stations like they did in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Jamshoro's 500KV high transmission line trips again
At least 76 grid stations of Hesco have become non-functional.
Authorities unsure of how much power shortfall exists in country
Officials concerned have been giving varying figures about the power shortfall.
Malakand: Two killed in Levies firing on anti-loadshedding protesters
The protesters blocked main road and also destroyed various cars with sticks and rocks.
Power outages spark protest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Locals said there is no power from past three days in their area which has also caused water dearth.
LESCO record confutes govt's claims of uprooting power cuts
Company acquired only 1pc additional electricity from national grid.
Will cut electricity supply if grid stations stormed, warns Khawaja
The short fall should be controlled in order to strengthen the economy, suggests Asif
PTI MNA, MPA released on bail after being arrested for ransacking PESCO office
The levies personnel took both PTI leaders into custody on Saturday
Electricity in Karachi fully normalized, claims K-Electric
The breakdown occurred due to Extra High Tension tripping in Jamshoro 500 KV line at 03:00 AM.
No load-shedding during Sehar, Iftar: govt
Despite govt's tall claims in the past, masses suffered power cuts during Sehar and Iftar hours.
IESCO announces new loadshedding schedule for Ramazan
There will be no loadshedding during Sehar and Iftar during Ramazan in Islamabad region.
Protestors led by PTI's Ayesha Gulalai storm PESCO office
The protestors have vowed to continue protest till acceptance of demands.
Sindh Assembly approves resolution against electricity loadshedding
Sindh CM asked the authorities to stop provincial discrimination and equally divide the funds.
Power shortfall surpasses 5000MW
Electricity demand has reached 19,600MW whereas the production capacity sustains at 14,300MW.
Power shortfall soars past 4200MW in country
The electricity production in the country is 14600MW whereas the demand has reached 19300MW.
Power shortfall of 5,500MW leads to 8-14 hours of load-shedding
Current power production in the country is 14,000MW against the demand of 19,550MW.
Power shortfall reaches 5,550MW
The total power demand in the country is 19,550 megawatts while power production is 14,000 megawatts
Electricity shortfall rises to 5550 mega watts
Eight hours of load shedding in cities and load shedding of 14 hours recorded in rural areas
Shortfall rises to 4270 mega watts, 6-12 hour load shedding
Hot weather exposed tall govt claims about electricity production as short fall increases
Load shedding: Shortfall dropped to 2867 MW, says spokesperson
Load shedding has dropped significantly in Pakistan after improvement in production from water
No undeclared load shedding in country, claims government
The electricity shortfall has reduced to 2867 megawatts.
Sialkot: PTI workers stage protest holding fans
Protestors raised slogans against PM Nawaz, minister of water and power, said govt doing corruption
Nawaz eyes end to power cuts in March next year
The govt plans to add 5710MW of electricity to national grid.
Grab my collar if 6500MW electricity not added to system by December: Kh Asif
The minister said that a power plant of 760 megawatt is being inaugurated in Sheikhupura today.
#MaryamLightChaliGai trends as public chides govt
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Masses suffer prolonged power outages across country
PM demanded the authorities to utilize all the resources for the eradication of the energy crisis.
PPP to hold nationwide protest against loadshedding
The protest schedule will be announced by the main leadership today (Tuesday).
Power shortfall maximizes to 7000MW in the country
The countrywide demand of electricity is 17000MW whereas the production capacity is 10,000MW.
Unscheduled power outages in various cities irk people
Urban cities are witnessing 14-16 hours of loadshedding and rural areas are undergoing 18-20 hours.
Severe load-shedding in Lahore on weekend
Several localities of Lahore witnessed severe power outages on Sunday.
Punjab witnesses eight to ten hours of power cuts amid scorching heat
The electricity shortfall has reached 3900 megawatts.
Unscheduled load-shedding in Karachi irks citizens
Citizens spent a sleepless night as several localities on Karachi remained in darkness during night.
Naeem-ue-Rehman asks K-Electric to end load-shedding
JI leader has asked K-Electric to end load-shedding in Karachi with immediate effect.
WAPDA recommends hike in electricity tariff
The power authority has over Rs 59 billion in dues which it aims to collect from the public
No compromise on energy projects' efficiency: PM Nawaz
Nawaz Sharif vowed to end power outages from the country
Load shedding on rise due to corruption, theft: Imran Khan
PTI chairman says common consumers paying for the theft of electricity, corruption in bills
Abid Sher Ali answers opposition leaders' queries in pleasant mood
Abid Sher Ali said that scarcity of water in dams has also affected electricity production.
Complaints of power outages are correct as electricity demand has increased: Asif
Asif said that some areas have been de-electrified over non-payments.
Power outages intensify water dearth in Karachi
The locals have urged the authorities to take action into the matter.
Lahore: Traffic blocked in Sanda due to protests against load shedding
Sanda residents came on roads protesting against load shedding, blocking traffic completely
Electricity shortfall reaches 5000MW
The shortfall rose to the set spot after being added by 1500MW in two days.
Govt issues Rs50 bn as electricity shortfall climbs to 4700 megawatts
Urban areas are facing power outages of ten hours while rural areas are observing 14 hours power cut
Soaring load shedding to be curtailed in April: Khawaja Asif
Khawaja Asif presented his stance in "Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath" show.
69pc people satisfied with govt's efforts in eradicating load shedding: survey
31% said that the efforts of the government are wastage of time and money.
Power outages increase as electricity shortfall reaches 3,000 MW
The power demand has escalated to 14,000 Megawatts as summer season arrived.
Traumatizing load shedding ahead as PSO's financial woes worsen
Total receivables of state-owned PSO has risen to Rs274 billion as of March 24, 2017.
PM orders no load-shedding during PSL final
There will be no power outage throughout the country during PSL final
No power load shedding on PSL final match day: minister
Abid Sher Ali said the government was committed to eliminating loadshedding from the country.
2400 megawatts of electricity to be added by September
The development will appear after completion of three LNG power plants
Islamabad: Power goes off during signing of electricity agreement with China
Even the Minister for Water and Power had to face power cut in the meeting.
Protest will continue till acceptance of 4 demands: Bilawal
PPP chief hinted at putting an end to PML-N government while PPP’s rally from Lahore to Faisalabad
Multan: Citizens furious over gas load shedding
Weather is extremely cold these days while there is no gas in Multan, citizens protest on roads
Sadiqabad: Locals put lives at stake to avoid gas load shedding
Locals have started to store gas inside tubes of motorcycles and vehicles and even polythene bags
Electricity production hits a record low
Only 550 megawatts are being produced while circular dead has reached PKR 675 billion
Saved Rs 112 billion in three power projects, claims Punjab CM
Shehbaz Sharif said that people who chanted slogans for Pakistan gave us load shedding crisis
China to help build 4,000 MW power transmission line in Pakistan
The transmission line will link north-south National Grid with a capacity to transmit 4,000MWs.
PM Nawaz inaugurates 340 MW Chashma Nuclear Project-III
This is the third project after successful operation of Chashma-I and Chashma-II projects.
PM directs to ensure zero load shedding on Christmas Day
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ordered the ministry ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Bringing regulatory bodies under ministries vital for election
Rs 500 billion had to be returned to public if NEPRA, OGRA weren’t brought under ministries
Electric system breaks down due to pollution spread by people: Dr Fayyaz
MD of National Transmission and Dispatch Company holds people responsible for power breakdowns
Long term plans include production of more than 30,000MW electricity by 2022: PM
PM Nawaz chaired meeting to review progress on various energy related projects.
Promise end of load shedding by 2017: Punjab CM
Shehbaz Sharif bashes political opponents by claiming that he doesn’t take any U-turn
Govt allows Hub Power Company to start 330 MW power plant in Thar
The project will start producing electricity by the end of 2018.
No load shedding on Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Preparations are in full swing across Pakistan to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) on Monday.
Govt makes new formula to finish the load-shedding
Government will give discount if the electricity is used according to limit given by government
Divorce rate increasing in Pakistan due to gas outages, Tahira Aurangzeb tells NA
Aurangzeb asked authorities about latest development in the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline plan.
Load-shedding to be reduced to half from today
Power load-shedding in urban areas will be reduced to three hours and rural areas to four hours.
PM Nawaz directs to relax long power outages across country
Power outages are to be reduced to three hours in every 24 hours in urban areas
KP people searching for man who vowed to make 'Naya Pakistan': PM Nawaz
The premier said that we will carry on constructing roads while PTI will continue roaming on them.
PM Nawaz rushes to end power cuts ahead of 2018 election
Nawaz Sharif has greater control over energy supply.
World Bank to provide loan for extension of Tarbela hydropower project
The project will enhance the total capacity at Tarbela to 6,298 MW
Govt making all out efforts to resolve electricity and gas shortages in Pakistan: PM
Raja Zafar-ul-Haq called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
2018 will be the year of elimination of power outages: PM
Nawaz Sharif inaugurated a 40-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Faisalabad.
Abid Sher Ali calls protestors as RAW agents
While talking to the media, he labeled his opponents as 'Political Thugs' and 'Double Shahs'
Murad Ali Shah meets Khawaja Asif, discusses electricity issues in Sindh
Both leaders pledged to complete energy-related plans in Sindh soon.
Newly-wed couple dies of gas suffocation in Mandi Bahauddin
Shahbaz and his wife were killed due to gas suffocation from a power generator.
LESCO, HESCO chiefs dismissed over unannounced load shedding issue
Load shedding, corruption, overbilling linked with sacking of LESCO, HESCO CEOs
Load shedding: Facts, figures and solutions highlighted by Raftaar
Number of UPS in the country greater than total population of Balochistan: Raftaar research
Narowal: Locals' protest against power outage enters third day
Heavy contingent of police also arrived at scene but the protesters denied to call off the strike.
