Federal Minister for Power Owais Leghari has announced a reduction in electricity load shedding starting tonight, offering partial relief to consumers facing prolonged outages. The announcement comes amid ongoing power shortages driven by fuel and hydropower constraints. The development is significant for households, industries, and the national grid.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister expressed regret over public inconvenience caused by load shedding. He said the government has consistently worked to improve electricity supply and reduce darkness across the country. He added that power availability is expected to improve from tonight onward.
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Leghari clarified that no load shedding has been carried out for Hyderabad or K-Electric consumers. He said K-Electric is currently receiving around 2,100 megawatts from the national grid. However, he noted that the system is facing a shortfall of around 4,000 megawatts due to multiple constraints.
He explained that the shortage is mainly caused by reduced gas supply and a decline in hydropower generation. He said hydropower output has dropped by around 1,600 megawatts, while LNG disruptions have further reduced supply by over 3,000 megawatts. He also highlighted rising demand during peak summer conditions.
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The minister added that around 1,400 megawatts are being generated through furnace oil to manage the gap. He said load shedding remains temporary and linked to fuel availability, while full recovery depends on LNG supply stability. He also noted that fuel price adjustments may increase slightly due to furnace oil usage.