Power breakdown hits most Pakistani cities as high-tension lines trip

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 23 Jan 2023

LAHORE: A fault in high-tension transmission lines between Quetta and Guddu caused a major electricity breakdown in various parts of the country on Monday.

Power outage hit 22 districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, Islamabad, Lahore, cities in Multan region, Karachi and others around at 7:35 am. 

In Lahore, consumers in areas of the Mall Road, Kanal Roald and other areas are facing the disruption in power supply. Officials said they are investigating the matter with some other saying it would take four to five hours to restore the supply.

People from different cities thronged to social media to report the electricity failure.

The electricity supply to 117 grid stations of Islamabad Electricy Supply Compnay was also disrupted, affecting different areas in the capital city and Rawalpindi. 

In Karachi, the electricity is unavailable in Gulishtan-e-Johar, Pehlawan Goth, Johar More, Bhittaiabad, Nazimabad, Golimar and other areas.