KARACHI: K-Electric has introduced additional nighttime load-shedding in several Karachi areas where the utility reports high levels of power theft and system losses.
The additional outages are causing further hardship for residents already facing frequent electricity cuts across the city.
According to reports, K-Electric is switching off power for an extra two to three hours at night in affected localities.
Areas Affected by Additional Load-Shedding
The areas facing longer power outages include New Karachi, Shahnawaz Bhutto Colony, Manghopir, Lyari, Pak Colony, Jacob Lines, Lasbela, Essa Nagri, Khokhrapar, Shah Faisal, Manzoor Colony, Akhtar Colony, Chanesar Goth, Bhangoria Goth, Korangi, Orangi Town and Qasba Colony.
Other affected areas include Surjani Town, Ahsanabad, Quetta Town, Kathore, Gadap, Scheme 33, Abul Hassan Isfahani Road, Safoora Goth, Martin Quarters, Banaras Colony, Liaquatabad, Old Sabzi Mandi, Old City Area, Gharibabad, Musa Colony and North Karachi.
Paying Consumers Also Face Longer Outages
The extended load-shedding has also affected consumers who pay their electricity bills but live in areas experiencing high power theft and system losses.
Residents in these localities are facing additional nighttime outages despite meeting their payment obligations, adding to concerns over the impact of area-based load-shedding on regular consumers.
