Karachi the largest city in Pakistan was hit by a massive power outage on January 19, 2025 leaving millions of residents without electricity. The outage was caused by a technical fault in K-Electric’s extra high-tension (EHT) line which led to several grid stations tripping. As a result, multiple areas of the city were affected including Lyari, Kharadar, Defence and I.I. Chundrigar Road.
The power outage also affected several other areas including SITE Area North Karachi North Nazimabad and Numaish Chowrangi. Residents of Federal B Area were also hit hard with electricity supply suspended in several blocks since early morning. The outage caused significant inconvenience to citizens across the city with many struggling to go about their daily lives without power.
Efforts are reportedly underway to restore power, but the situation remains uncertain. K-Electric has not yet provided a timeline for when power will be restored leaving residents in the dark. The power outage has raised concerns about the reliability of Karachi’s power infrastructure and the need for urgent upgrades to prevent such disruptions in the future.
As the city struggles to cope with the power outage residents are left wondering when they will have electricity again. The situation is a reminder of the challenges faced by Karachi’s residents and the need for a reliable and efficient power supply.
