These Karachi Areas Will Now Have Less Load-Shedding
K-Electric (KE) has revised its load-shedding schedule after improvements in bill payment compliance and efforts to curb electricity theft, with a number of Karachi areas moving to load-shedding-exempt status.
K-Electric (KE) has revised its load-shedding schedule after improvements in bill payment compliance and efforts to curb electricity theft, with a number of Karachi areas moving to load-shedding-exempt status.
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- In Korangi, the affected areas include Abdullah Shah Noorani Colony, Pak Ittehad Colony, Zaman Town and Sectors 48-A, B, C, D and E.
- Saadat Colony, Moria Khan Goth, Soldier Bazar, Tagore Street, Aminabad Society and Martin Quarters have moved from the high-loss to medium-loss category and will receive reduced load-shedding.
- KE remarked almost 70% of its service area, covering more than 2, 100 feeders, remains exempt from load-shedding.
- KE attributed the improvements to lower aggregated technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, timely bill payments and coordination with local representatives.
Notably, the utility's latest quarterly review demonstrates that a number of areas have shifted from the medium-loss to low-loss category, including parts of Korangi, Azizabad, Jacob Lines, Ibrahim Hyderi Goth, SITE and Surjani Town. Work on New Motorway to Commence Next Month.
In Korangi, the affected areas include Abdullah Shah Noorani Colony, Pak Ittehad Colony, Zaman Town and Sectors 48-A, B, C, D and E. The changes additionally cover parts of Azizabad, including Blocks 2 and 8 of Federal B Area, Bhangoria Goth, Block 9 Yasinabad and Naimat Colony.
Other areas moving into the low-loss category include Kyani Shaheed, Randle Road, APWA Complex Road, Jubilee Cloth Market, Biltistani Mohalla in Jacob Lines, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Colony and Altaf Town.
Meanwhile, Saadat Colony, Moria Khan Goth, Soldier Bazar, Tagore Street, Aminabad Society and Martin Quarters have moved from the high-loss to medium-loss category and will receive reduced load-shedding. Parts of Orangi Town, including Khawaja Ghareeb Nawaz, Millat Colony, Madina Colony and Al-Mustafa Colony, have additionally seen improvements. Lesco Begins Major Power Shutdowns Throughout Lahore, Nearby Districts.
KE remarked almost 70% of its service area, covering more than 2, 100 feeders, remains exempt from load-shedding. The revised schedule is effective immediately and is available on the utility's website, KE Live App and WhatsApp service. The previous review took place in July 2026. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
Taken together, the developments around these Karachi Areas Will Now Have Less Load point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
