Islamabad, Pakistan – Web Desk: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has announced a reduction in electricity load shedding starting tonight, saying the power situation in the country is expected to improve.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the minister apologized for the inconvenience caused to consumers and said the government remains committed to addressing the ongoing electricity crisis.
He stated that power supply conditions would improve from tonight following recent fluctuations in generation and fuel supply constraints.
Leghari clarified that no load shedding is being carried out in Hyderabad or under K-Electric, adding that K-Electric is currently receiving a record 2,100 megawatts from the national grid.
He said Pakistan is facing a power shortfall of around 4,000 megawatts, attributing the deficit to reduced gas supply, hydropower generation decline of nearly 1,600 megawatts, and LNG supply disruptions.
The minister noted that electricity demand in April has ranged between 9,000 and 20,000 megawatts, with load shedding increasing when demand exceeds 16,500 megawatts.
He added that 1,400 megawatts are currently being generated from furnace oil, while efforts to promote renewable energy and solar power are ongoing.
Leghari said the power crisis is temporary and linked to fuel shortages, stressing that complete stability depends on consistent LNG supply and improved hydropower generation.
