Several areas gain loadshed exemption following network review
Karachi, October 25, 2026: Timely bill payments on the part of customers and consistent efforts to reduce electricity theft have resulted in several areas gaining the status of loadshed exempt as K-Electric announced the quarterly review of its network. A significant number of areas that have become loadshed exempt and transitioned from the ‘medium loss’ […]
Nearly 2,000 Power Outages in FY26 Due to Pickaxing: KE Urges Coordination Before Excavation
Karachi, October 15, 2026: Uncoordinated digging and pickaxing remains one of the leading causes of unplanned power outages in Karachi, with K-Electric reporting 1,935 incidents in FY26 alone. In some cases, restoration extended beyond 24 hours due to the complex nature of repairing damaged underground cables. Out of the total, 456 incidents involved unknown responsible […]
Power Update – Resumption of RLNG Supply: Spokesperson KE
Karachi, 14 October 2026: Following the resumption of RLNG supplies and stabilisation of generation from KE’s BQPS-III power plant, temporary load management has ended. However, scheduled load-shed in areas with high theft and low recovery will continue as per the schedule available on KE’s website. KE appreciates the support of PLL and relevant authorities for […]
Sindh High Court Suspends Impugned Orders and Notifications on K-Electric Tariff Review
Karachi, 8 October 2026:K-Electric Limited (KE) acknowledges the orders of the Honorable High Court of Sindh dated 7th October 2026, wherein the Court has issued notices to the respondents and, in the interim, suspended the impugned notifications and orders concerning the review of KE’s Multi-Year Tariff (FY24 – FY30). KE had approached the Honorable High […]
K-Electric announces loadshed exemption in certain areas for 12th Rabi ul Awwal
Karachi, August 25, 2026: K-Electric (KE) has announced loadshed exemption for certain areas across its network territory to facilitate religious activities during 12th Rabi ul Awwal. Across Karachi, 355 feeders across the city have been declared for high priority exemptions in areas where religious gatherings are expected to take place. Included among these are feeders […]
K-Electric Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Great Employers 2026, Becomes Only Pakistani Organisation Recognised Globally
Karachi: K-Electric (KE) has won the Gold Stevie® Award at the 11th Annual Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, with the company’s Chief People Officer, Muhammad Rizwan Dalia, receiving an honor in the HR Individual – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leader of the Year category. The achievement was KE’s first participation in the Stevie® Awards […]
K-Electric’s Thar Coal Initiative Paves the Way for Doubling Block-1 Mine Capacity and JPCL’s Full Conversion to Indigenous Coal by 2029
Thar, July 28, 2026: A high-level stakeholder meeting was held at the Thar Block-1 mine site to advance discussions on the supply of indigenous Thar coal for the 660 MW Jamshoro Power Project. The meeting was attended by Chairman of K-Electric Limited (KE) Mr. Shaheryar Arshad Chishty, Managing Director of the Thar Coal Energy Board […]
KE urges adherence to safety protocol amid monsoon rains, network maintains stability
Karachi, July 24: K-Electric (KE) urges citizens to prioritise safety and remain vigilant, particularly in areas where waterlogging becomes an issue, as moderate showers took place in the city on Friday. KE field teams remained on alert to monitor the situation and address any localised issues. The network was stable and nearly 90% feeders remained […]
K-Electric’s industrial segment consumption hits record high in FY26 as economic growth increases
JULY 23, 2026: K-Electric’s (KE) industrial feeders’ consumption hit a record high at 6.08 billion units in FY26 as Pakistan’s GDP growth increased to 3.7% during the fiscal year, highlighting the utility’s role in powering Karachi, the country’s economic engine, through reliable and consistent electricity supply. “This achievement cannot be viewed in isolation. It reflects […]
K-Electric, Mashreq Pakistan partnership: customers could see cashback of up to PKR10,000 on electricity bill payment
KARACHI, 18 July, 2026: K-Electric (KE) has partnered with Mashreq Pakistan to enable the power utility’s customers holding a current account with the financial institution to receive cashback reward of up to PKR10,000 on electricity bill payments. The initiative combines KE’s expanding digital payments ecosystem with Mashreq Pakistan’s digital banking platform to encourage secure, convenient, […]