Residents of Sector 11-E North Karachi held a protest outside the K-Electric office in New Karachi. Protesters complained that electricity is available for only 10 minutes and then disappears for five hours. During the protest, they blocked the road leading to Power House Chowrangi by burning tires.
Meanwhile, in other parts of Karachi, including Abul Hasan Isphahani Road, Abbas Town, and surrounding areas, unscheduled load shedding continues. Residents claimed that in Abbas Town, there is a scheduled 10-hour load shedding from 11 AM to 2 AM. After the electricity returned at 2 AM, it was cut off again at 3 AM.
K-Electric has made additional nighttime load shedding a routine for the past 12 days. Women, children, the elderly, and the sick are suffering in the severe heat. One resident said that as soon as the electricity came back, they put their children to bed, but an hour later, the electricity went out again, and the children woke up due to the heat. Despite regularly paying electricity bills, they continue to face power outages.
Key Highlights of the Protests and Load Shedding in Karachi
- Location of Protest: Outside K-Electric office, New Karachi
- Protesters’ Complaint: Electricity available for only 10 minutes, followed by a 5-hour outage
- Actions Taken: Road to Power House Chowrangi blocked by burning tires
Areas Affected by Unscheduled Load Shedding
| Area | Scheduled Load Shedding Time | Additional Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Abbas Town | 10-hour load shedding from 11 AM to 2 AM | Electricity cut again at 3 AM after a brief return |
| Abul Hasan Isphahani Road | Unscheduled load shedding | |
| Surrounding Areas | Unscheduled load shedding |
Impact on Residents
- Duration of Load Shedding: Routine additional nighttime load shedding for the past 12 days
- Affected Groups: Women, children, elderly, and sick
- Residents’ Experience:
- Regular power outages despite paying bills
- Disrupted sleep for children due to heat after electricity cuts off
Residents’ Complaints
- Consistency: Despite regular bill payments, residents face frequent power cuts.
- Health and Comfort: Severe heat causing mental and physical distress for all age groups.
The ongoing issues with K-Electric’s service have led to significant unrest and inconvenience for Karachi’s residents, highlighting the need for a more reliable power supply amidst severe weather conditions.
