K-Electric has released a detailed schedule of planned maintenance-related power shutdowns set to affect dozens of feeders across Karachi on Thursday, May 8, 2026.
According to the utility company, the temporary outages are part of routine maintenance and upgrade work aimed at improving the stability and reliability of the city’s electricity network.
The scheduled shutdowns will impact several residential, commercial and industrial areas, with power suspensions beginning as early as 7:59am and continuing until 7:00pm in certain localities.
Among the areas expected to face outages are Al-Hamra, Ali Doulat, Alico, Askari VI Sector, Gulshan-e-Ghazali, Landhi-B, New Lyari C.H.S, Rufi Paradise, Sultanabad Pumping, Yousuf Goth and Karachi Admin II, along with multiple RMUs, commercial centres and residential societies.
K-Electric stated that the duration of outages will vary feeder by feeder. Most affected areas are expected to experience interruptions between eight and 10 hours during the maintenance period.
Some of the longest shutdowns are scheduled for:
Sultanabad Pumping from 9:30am to 7:00pm
Landhi-B from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Mid Point from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Askari VI Sector from 9:00am to 6:00pm
New Lyari C.H.S from 9:00am to 6:00pm
Meanwhile, feeders including Data Chowk, Hira Apartment and United Bank Limited will remain without electricity from 7:59am to 5:59pm.
The power utility has advised residents and business owners in affected areas to plan accordingly and take precautionary measures to minimise inconvenience during the scheduled maintenance activity.
K-Electric regularly carries out planned shutdowns to facilitate infrastructure maintenance, reduce technical faults and ensure smoother electricity distribution across the metropolis.
