20 SEPTEMBER 2023, KARACHI: Power supply to Karachi remained stable amid yesterday’s rain spell. across Karachi. Per KE spokesperson, 1900 of 2000 feeders continued to provide uninterrupted power. Supply was temporarily suspended in some areas where presence of kundas posed a safety hazard in the weather conditions. KE teams and staff closely monitored the situation and remained in liaison with Government of Sindh, Karachi’s city administration and the MET department.
Power supply to affected was promptly restored after clearance was received from area teams.
In light of intermittent rain forecasts, spokesperson KE advised citizens to take precautionary measures including maintaining a safe distance from key electrical infrastructure. For assistance and further guidance, customers are recommended to reach out to KE’s social media platforms, KE WhatsApp service or KE Live App. For electrical emergencies, customers may contact KE’s call center at 118 for immediate support.
*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.