Pakistan Continues to Experience Extreme Loadshedding Amid Cold Wave

Pakistan continues to experience one of the worst loadshedding as parts of the country experienced the most severe power outages amidst the intensified cold weather. The power deficit surpassed 6,000 MW, causing the public to endure prolonged outages of over 16 hours in certain areas.

Residents of Faisalabad bore the burden of loadshedding for an extended period, enduring up to eight hours without power. The dire situation forced factory owners to shut down one shift, exacerbating the challenges faced by the business community.

The impact of the worst loadshedding was felt across various sectors, with the business community undergoing significant hardships due to prolonged power outages. In Gujranwala, citizens grappled with up to six hours of power cuts, while rural areas experienced a staggering 10-hour loadshedding.

Throughout the day and afternoon, both Lahore and Islamabad encountered hourly loadshedding, accumulating to a total of 8-10 hours of power outage in each city.

The repercussions extended beyond disrupting the daily lives of the populace, as even tailors found themselves bearing the brunt of the power outage, with their businesses facing considerable woes.

Loadshedding Timings

Meanwhile, you can check load management and power shutdown schedules on the official websites of power distribution companies like LESCO, K-Electric, GEPCO, IESCO, MEPCO, etc.