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Residents of Bahria Town Lahore are currently facing a severe power crisis. As of November 28, 2025, a complete blackout has gripped the area, causing significant distress to thousands of households.
The power outage reportedly began around 09:00 PM on the evening of November 27. Unfortunately, electricity remains unrestored despite the passage of several hours. The blackout is not limited to just the main residential blocks, as it has also extended to Bahria Orchard and Bahria Nasheman.
Typically, Bahria Town operates on an independent power supply system. Because the area experiences zero load shedding, most residents do not own backup generators or UPS systems. Consequently, this sudden disconnection has left the community in total darkness and anxiety.
NAB’s action has led to the freezing of all Bahria Town accounts and suspension of electricity, leaving Bahria Town, Bahria Orchard & Bahria Nasheman Lahore in total darkness. Kiya mulk hai yaar.
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.#blackout #bahriatown #Lahore #bahriatownlahore— Shoaib Qasim (@shoaibqasim83) November 27, 2025
Alleged Cause: NAB Action & Unpaid Bills
Speculation regarding the cause of the outage is rampant. According to claims made by citizens on social media, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has frozen the bank accounts of Bahria Town.
Residents allege that due to these frozen accounts, the administration is unable to pay electricity bills. As a result, the power supply to the housing society has been cut off.
Social media users stated online that NAB’s action included accounts specifically used for utility payments. This financial deadlock has directly impacted the essential services provided to the residents.
🚨NAB has cut-off all accounts of bahria town including the ones used to pay electricity bill. Therefore there’s currently electricity blackout in bahria town.
— M Masab Cheema (@m_masab_cheema) November 27, 2025
Public Outcry & The ‘Bilawal House’ Controversy
Frustration is mounting online. Residents are questioning why they are being punished for the legal battles of the housing society’s owners. Citizen Farhaj Chaudhary expressed dismay on X, asking why innocent families are suffering due to someone else’s fight.
Power has been out for 3 hours in Bahria Town Lahore and Bahria Orchard. No one knows when electricity will return. With accounts frozen, how are bills supposed to be paid by Bahria? Why are innocent families suffering because of someone else’s fight.
@PakPMO @CMShehbaz— Farhaj Chaudhary (@ChFarhaj) November 27, 2025
However, a specific detail has sparked further outrage. While the general public sits in darkness, residents claim that the lights of Bilawal House, located within the vicinity, remain fully lit. This has led to severe criticism regarding the apparent double standards of law enforcement and utility provision in the country.
Citizens are now demanding immediate government intervention. They argue that legal actions against ownership should not disrupt the lives of millions of ordinary residents who pay their dues.
