Sindh Loadshedding: Panel Orders Nighttime Halt – Pakistan
- KARACHI, Pakistan — Power distribution companies operating in Sindh province, particularly K-Electric, have been given 10 days to present a formal loadshedding schedule.
- Fayyaz Butt, a Pakistan Peoples Party MPA, chaired the committee meeting at the Sindh Assembly building.
- Lawmakers expressed anger over violations of previous agreements ensuring no loadshedding at night.
The Sindh Assembly is taking action, demanding power companies halt unscheduled nighttime loadshedding. The special committee has ordered companies to submit detailed loadshedding schedules within ten days, a direct response to mounting public anger over electricity theft and power outages. Lawmakers are prepared to pursue legal action against non-compliant power companies.This move aims to bring clarity and accountability to the province’s energy distribution. News Directory 3 is closely following the developments as this story unfolds. Discover what’s next as the committee monitors these companies.
Sindh Assembly Demands power Outage schedule to Combat Electricity Theft
Updated June 4, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan — Power distribution companies operating in Sindh province, particularly K-Electric, have been given 10 days to present a formal loadshedding schedule. The Sindh AssemblyS Special Committee on Energy issued the directive Monday, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted night-time power supply and effective measures to curb electricity theft.
Fayyaz Butt, a Pakistan Peoples Party MPA, chaired the committee meeting at the Sindh Assembly building. Speaker Awais Qadir Shah also attended. Members from the PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan and Jamath-I-Islam participated in a session that grew tense during questioning of K-Electric’s chief executive officer, Mr. Alvi.
Lawmakers expressed anger over violations of previous agreements ensuring no loadshedding at night. Opposition Leader Ali Khurshidi of the MQM-P questioned the authority to alter the schedule without consulting the committee.
While K-Electric, along with Hesco and Sepco officials, cited line losses to justify the outages, committee members remained unconvinced. Legislators demanded the legal basis for loadshedding and requested supporting documentation.
Muaz mehmood, an MQM-P MPA, called for strong action against K-Electric for unscheduled power cuts. “For illegal loadshedding, KE officials should face FIRs,” he said.
Alvi responded, “Will you also register FIRs against those involved in power theft?”
Mehmood assured the committee’s support in curbing electricity theft but urged an end to “punishing” Karachi residents with unscheduled outages.
Muhammad Farooq of JI challenged the justification for nighttime outages, citing previous agreements. “When has Karachi ever experienced 45°C temperatures, which you’re now using as an excuse for increased loadshedding?” he asked.
Alvi retorted, “It truly seems Jamaat-i-Islami has a special kind of love for us.”
Bilqees Mukhtar of the MQM-P criticized Alvi’s disinterest and failure to document concerns. Sajjad Soomro objected to Alvi’s mobile phone use during the session, and Sadia Javed of the PPP demanded an apology for “inappropriate language” used by K-Electric officials in a prior meeting.
The opposition leader said the committee issued a 10-day deadline for power companies to submit a revised loadshedding schedule, ensure transparency, and eliminate night-time outages.
“If these directions are not followed, the government will take strict legal action against all defaulting power companies,” he warned.
what’s next
The power companies are expected to submit their loadshedding schedules within the next 10 days. The Sindh Assembly committee will review the schedules and monitor compliance to ensure residents receive uninterrupted power, especially during nighttime hours.