KARACHI: Unannounced power outages continued across several parts of Karachi for a second consecutive day, with electricity supply remaining suspended in multiple areas late into the night. Prolonged outages caused considerable inconvenience to residents, while reports also emerged of power cuts in areas generally exempt from load-shedding.
Several localities, including Lines Area, Korangi, Orangi Town, Surjani Town and Quaidabad, experienced power outages lasting several hours. Electricity supply was also disrupted at night in Hub, Mauripur Road, Machhar Colony, New Karachi, Lyari, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Hawksbay and Musa Colony, among other areas.
According to reports, residents of Saddar, Clifton, Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Korangi, Liaquatabad, North Karachi and North Nazimabad were also affected by power cuts. Other areas, including Malir, Landhi, SITE Area, Baldia, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Scheme 33, the Old City Area and Razzaqabad, also faced disruptions, adding to residents’ difficulties.
Power Cuts Reported in Load-Shedding-Exempt Areas
Reports suggest that several grid station feeders were shut down amid pressure on the power system and electricity demand in the city.
Meanwhile, K-Electric has indicated that phased power cuts may also be implemented in areas generally exempt from routine load-shedding as part of its load-management measures.
In some areas, power outages reportedly lasted up to two hours, disrupting residents’ daily routines.
K-Electric Cites Disruptions in RLNG Supplies
According to K-Electric’s spokesperson, disruptions in the supply of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) across the country could affect electricity generation. Under these circumstances, load management may become necessary during peak electricity-demand hours in the evening and at night.
Power Supply Situation in KE’s Service Territory:
Due to a nationwide RLNG constraint stemming from international supply disruptions and delayed cargoes – affecting generation across the country including KE’s territory – KE may need to undertake load management as an extreme, last-resort measure during evening/night peak hours, if necessitated. Daytime supply will remain largely stable.
KE is in close coordination with PLL and relevant authorities and making all efforts for early normalisation. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
@KElectricPk
— Imran Rana, Spokesperson, K-Electric (@imranrana21) October 9, 2026
In a statement posted on social media platform X, spokesperson Imran Rana said that global supply-chain disruptions and delays in the arrival of gas-carrying vessels had constrained RLNG supplies, affecting electricity generation across the country.
He said electricity supply was expected to remain largely normal during daytime hours. However, load management could be adopted as a last resort if demand rises during the evening and nighttime peak periods.
K-Electric Outlines Peak-Demand Hours
According to the company’s spokesperson, peak electricity-demand hours run from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm between April and October. From November to March, the peak-demand period extends from 6 pm to 10 pm.
Rana added that K-Electric was coordinating with Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and the relevant authorities to address gas-supply issues and restore normal electricity supply as soon as possible.
The continuing power disruptions have added to the difficulties faced by Karachi residents, with affected communities awaiting a return to uninterrupted electricity supply.
