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Pakistan Skips Peak-Hour Load-Shedding After Hydropower Boost

Officials say lasting relief depends on LNG supplies resuming.

Overview

  • Pakistan's Power Division reported no peak-hour load-shedding on Wednesday night after improved generation reduced evening demand disruptions.
  • Hydropower reached about 6,000 megawatts during peak hours, compared with 11,500 megawatts of installed capacity.
  • Added indigenous gas and steadier flows from the south strengthened the grid, allowing 500 megawatts to move north and an extra 100 megawatts to be absorbed at the center.
  • Despite the reprieve, LNG shortages left roughly 4,700 to 5,000 megawatts of thermal capacity idle, according to official statements.
  • The ministry said economic load management continues only on high-loss feeders and is separate from any peak-hour cuts.