KE increases load shedding in Karachi citing gas shortage

K-Electric (KE) on Wednesday extended the duration of unannounced loadshedding in different parts of the city under the pretext of reduced gas pressure.

KE, the sole-power supplier to the metropolis, increased loadshedding in different parts of the metropolis, saying the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is not supplying gas at the required pressure.

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A KE spokesperson said that the power generation capacity of the company is affected due to the gas issue leading to temporary load management in some areas.

According to the spokesperson, temporary load management will end with the restoration of gas pressure by the SSGC.