POWER SUPPLY TO DHABEJI PUMPING STATION WAS IMMEDIATELY RESTORED: KE SPOKESPERSON
September 04, 2023: KE spokesperson stated that the power interruption at Dhabeji pumping station was immediately restored via an alternative electric supply. The Water Board’s supply line Number 5, which supplies water to a majority of Karachi and requires serious repairs. KE on many occasions has sent several reminders to the water utility company to collaborate for its repair and maintenance and prevent future faults that cause the interruptions.
KE’s staff is in continuous contact with representatives of the Water Board for technical assistance of any kind.
About K-Electric
K-Electric (KE) is a public listed company incorporated in Pakistan in 1913 as KESC. Privatized in 2005 KE is the only vertically integrated utility in Pakistan supplying electricity within a 6500 square kilometers territory including Karachi and its adjoining areas. The majority shares (66.4%) of the company are listed in the PSX owned by KES Power, a consortium of investors including Aljomaih Power Limited of Saudi Arabia, National Industries Group (Holding), Kuwait, and the Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund (IGCF). The Government of Pakistan is also a minority shareholder (24.36%) in the company.