The government of Pakistan has confirmed that Hyderabad Electric Supply Company and K-Electric consumers will face no loadshedding of up to two and a half hours.
The Power Division stated the relief strategy was enabled by reduced reliance on furnace oil and increased availability of cheaper electricity from alternative sources.
Officials reported a surplus of low-cost electricity being generated in southern Pakistan, efficiently utilized within the respective distribution companies.
The spokesperson confirmed that the benefit of cheaper electricity is being passed directly to consumers, ensuring uninterrupted supply during peak hours.
Earlier, the federal government introduced a daily 2.25-hour electricity loadshedding plan, aiming to prevent a steep Rs6 per unit tariff hike under the “peak relief strategy.”
According to the Power Division, despite global challenges, electricity generation remains stable overall, but peak demand between 5pm and 1am creates significant supply pressures.
Reduced hydropower generation during summer worsens the situation, forcing reliance on costly furnace oil, which risks driving electricity prices substantially higher for consumers nationwide.
To contain costs, the government will suspend power supply during peak hours, minimizing dependence on expensive fuels and limiting tariff increases to manageable levels.
