Karachi May Face Load Shedding During Peak Hours

Karachi’s power company, K-Electric, has cautioned that the city may experience scheduled power cuts during evening and nighttime peak periods due to a shortage of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG). The issue originates from international supply disruptions and delayed cargo deliveries affecting generation across Pakistan, including K-Electric's operations.

K-Electric spokesperson Imran Rana announced in a X post that load management could be implemented as an extreme, last-resort measure if necessary, with daytime supply expected to remain stable. Rana also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused. The RLNG shortage follows a similar situation earlier this year when nationwide power shortages due to unavailability led utilities to enforce load management across the country.

In August, the government apologized to consumers and assured load shedding would be minimized once delayed deliveries arrived. Authorities are currently finalizing the country’s LNG import plan for December through February, with supply uncertainties stemming from the US-Iran conflict complicating efforts to secure sufficient LNG supplies for the period.