In Pakistan power supply situation has improved since 17 April, citing better system stability and increased electricity generation, according to a spokesperson for the Power Division.
The spokesperson for the power division of Pakistan has said higher water releases from dams have enabled the production of up to 5,000 megawatts of electricity during peak hours. An additional 400 megawatts from the southern region has also contributed to stabilising the national grid.
According to the spokesperson, no load management was carried out during peak night hours on 17, 18 and 19 April 2026.
On 20 April, most distribution companies implemented only one hour of load management at night, while areas of Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO) experienced two-hour outages during peak night hours.
However, the official noted that power plants with a combined capacity of 5,500 megawatts remain offline due to a shortage of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Electricity generation from these plants is expected to resume once LNG supplies are restored.
Despite the overall improvement, the spokesperson said load management would continue in areas with high electricity theft and system losses. Such measures, the official added, are part of policy and are not directly linked to peak demand management.
Load-shedding worsens as power shortfall surpasses 5,000MW
Earlier, the electricity shortfall reached to 5,000 megawatts as uncontrolled load shedding continues across the country.
The demand reached around 20,000 megawatts and electricity generation stands at 14,274 megawatts.
Hydropower production is 1,530 megawatts, thermal generation is 7,814 megawatts, solar power contributes 450 megawatts, wind energy produces 1,490 megawatts, nuclear power accounts for 2,890 megawatts, and bagasse power plants are generating 100 megawatts.
Due to the widening shortfall, both urban and rural areas were facing extended power outages. Load shedding in cities ranges from 10 to 12 hours daily, while rural areas were experiencing up to 14 hours of outages. In regions with high electricity theft, outages exceeded 16 hours per day.
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