Pakistan’s Power Division (PD) has said there was no load management during peak hours on the night of April 29, citing improved electricity generation. The announcement highlights better grid stability and reduced disruptions for consumers across the country.
According to an official statement, hydropower generation reached around 6,000 megawatts out of a total installed capacity of 11,500 megawatts. This increase in hydel output played a key role in supporting the national grid during peak demand hours.
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The Power Division also said electricity production improved due to increased supply of local gas to power plants. As a result, grid stability strengthened and additional electricity transmission was made possible across regions.
Officials stated that overall transmission from the south reached 500 megawatts, while an additional 100 megawatts were sent to central areas. However, the government clarified that economic load management continues only on high-loss feeders under a specific policy.
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Despite the improvement, the statement noted that power plants with a capacity of 4,700 megawatts remain inactive due to global LNG shortages. Authorities expect the situation to improve once LNG supplies stabilize and water releases increase further.