Electricity load shedding in Karachi has reportedly lasted more than 16 hours in some areas. K-Electric (KE) has blamed disruptions in re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) supplies for affecting power generation.
Where are power cuts being reported?
Power cuts have been reported in Lyari, Malir, Landhi, Korangi, Orangi Town, Surjani Town, Quaidabad, Lines Area, New Karachi and Musa Colony. Residents of Mauripur Road, Machhar Colony and parts of Hawksbay have also reported long power suspensions.
The outages have affected homes, businesses and daily activities. Residents have questioned why they are facing long power cuts despite paying their electricity bills regularly.
KE says it carries out scheduled load shedding in areas with high electricity theft and low bill recovery. The company has also warned that RLNG supply problems may lead to extra load management during peak hours.
Why has K-Electric warned of more power cuts?
In a social media statement, KE said disruptions in international supplies and delays in LNG cargoes had reduced RLNG availability across Pakistan. This has put pressure on electricity generation.
The company said it might introduce load management during evening and night-time peak hours if the supply situation worsened. It added that electricity supply was expected to remain stable during the day.
KE said it was working with the relevant authorities to address the supply problems and reduce the impact on consumers.
How are RLNG supply problems affecting electricity?
RLNG is used to run power plants. A shortage of this fuel can reduce electricity generation. The impact on Karachi depends on fuel availability, electricity demand and the power received from the national grid.
Pakistan’s energy sector has faced repeated challenges due to fuel shortages, delays in imported LNG cargoes and changes in electricity demand.
Recently, the Sindh High Court has suspended disputed orders and notifications linked to K-Electric’s Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) for FY2024 to FY2030.
The court issued the interim order on October 7, 2026. It also issued notices to the respondents and fixed the case for further hearing. K-Electric confirmed the development in a statement on October 8.
