Karachi: K-Electric (KE) has announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown across several parts of Karachi on 13 June, with electricity supply expected to remain suspended for varying durations as the utility undertakes network improvement and maintenance works.
According to the schedule issued by KE, power supply will be temporarily interrupted on more than 35 feeders and RMUs across different areas of the city. The maintenance activity is aimed at ensuring network reliability and improving the overall performance of the power distribution system.
Among the feeders scheduled for shutdown from 8:00am to 6:00pm are Ambaji Villa RMU, Aminabad, IBA-2, Kyani Shaheed (IBA-1) and Makkah Square (Johar Road). Meanwhile, Class-4, L-Area RMU, NESCOS, Umair Ali RMU and Khursheed Homes are also expected to remain without electricity during the same period.
Several feeders, including Agro Export Processing Zone, Bazm-e-Fatima RMU, Bright Star, Degeesh Feeder, Fast RMU, Ghulam Haidar, Hurriat Nagar, Megatron, Mustafaabad Pumping, National Spinning, Naushaba Naeem, Raita Plot, Shamsi Garment, Steelex, Sultan Plaza (OH P-55), Super Highway Phase-2 and Ziauddin Hospital, will experience outages from approximately 8:59am to 5:59pm.
Other locations facing planned power interruptions include:
- Ameerwood RMU: 9:59am to 5:59pm
- Cast Iron: 9:59am to 4:59pm
- Darul Uloom (Old Rustam Ice): 9:00am to 6:30pm
- Edhi Home (Old Maymar Housing): 9:58am to 5:58pm
- Grind Wheel: 9:59am to 3:59pm
- Noor Hamza Masjid: 9:59am to 6:29pm
- Sima Lab: 10:29am to 8:29pm
- Tawakkal Enterprises: 1:29pm to 5:59pm
- Bio Link: 8:59am to 7:59pm
KE has advised consumers in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements in advance and apologised for the inconvenience caused during the maintenance period. The utility stated that the planned shutdowns are essential for carrying out technical work aimed at strengthening the city’s electricity distribution network.
Residents are encouraged to stay updated through KE’s official communication channels for any changes to the maintenance schedule or restoration timings.
