Power Supply Constraints: KE Announces Revised Loadshed Timings
July 1, 2022, Karachi: In light of the ongoing power supply constraints, K-Electric today announced a rationalized loadshed schedule for its customers. The revised schedule is effective July 1, 2022. This step is being taken to provide relief to customers experiencing nighttime loadshed. The shortfall in KE territory has increased from an average of 250 […]
KE Makes another Payment to SSGC; Meets With the Provincial Minister of Energy to Apprise About Constraints
“As the shortfall is persisting round the clock, the utility is compelled to conduct load-shedding even during the night hours”, KE Spokesperson Wednesday, 29 June, Karachi: Despite facing financial constraints, KE has made another payment of PKR 500 million to SSGC on 29 June 2022, bringing the total payout to over PKR 6 billion during […]
KE Undertakes Maintenance Work at DHA & Azizabad Grids
Karachi, June 27, 2022: KE will be undertaking a critical maintenance activity at DHA & Azizabad Grids on June 28, 2022 to ensure the stability and reliability of power supply to consumers in the area. As part of the necessary overhauling of the power infrastructure, this maintenance activity is time-critical that cannot be deferred, and […]
Delegation Of Business Leaders From Saudi And Kuwait Meet PM To Discuss KE Issues
Islamabad, June 23, 2022: A delegation of K-Electric’s majority shareholders representing Saudi Arabia’s Aljomaih Holding Company, Kuwait’s National Industries Group (NIG) and Infrastructure Growth and Capital Fund (IGCF) called upon the Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. Delegation was led by Sheikh Abdulaziz Aljomaih – Managing Director of Aljomaih Holding Company, […]
Rs. 11.33/ kWh likely be the FCA for Karachi for May 2022
KARACHI, June 23: K-Electric requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to increase the power tariff by Rs 11.33 per unit on account of fuel charges adjustment (FCA) for the month of May. Per applicable tariff across the country, fuel adjustment is reviewed every month and is applicable on consumer bills for only one […]
K-Electric Ensured Sustained Power Supply during First Spell of Pre-Monsoon Rain in Karachi
Karachi, 22 June 2022: As Karachi received light to moderate rain on Wednesday evening, K-Electric ensured sustained power supply to the city. The utility’s team continued to remain vigilant and active throughout sporadic weather conditions and ensured the stability of its power supply network. Areas with high incidence of theft and kunda usage were preemptively […]
KE Acts Against Defaulters; over 30,000 Connections Disconnected
Karachi: In its efforts to avoid wastage of electricity, KE has disconnected 30,000 connections in the last one week across Karachi due to non-payment of bills. According to KE’s Spokesperson, “non-payment of bills contributes significantly to the losses in an area and creates hindrances for the consumers making regular payments. We humbly request our consumers […]
NEPRA Conducted Public Hearing on KE's Petition for FCA and Quarterly Adjustment
On June 14, NEPRA conducted a public hearing over the petition submitted by K-Electric on Fuel Charges Adjustments (FCA) for April 2022 and Quarterly Adjustments for January to March 2022. KE had requested an increase of PKR 5.30 in power tariff on account of FCA for April. On the other hand, KE had requested an […]
K-Electric Announces Revised Load-shed Plan
K-Electric announced a revision in its load-shed plan to manage the ongoing power shortfall in the city. As per the revised policy, 3 hours of loadshed will be undertaken in low loss areas within KE’s service territory. Talking about the ongoing regime, spokesperson KE further added “This revised plan will provide a relief of 1-2 […]
Spreading Safety Awareness: KE’s Roshni Bajis Connect With Over 380,000 Households
Karachi, 25th May 2022: As an extreme heatwave gripped Karachi, KE partnered with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sindh to provide a day-long “Heatwave Relief Training” to KE’s Roshni Bajis and “Mohallah Safety Champions”, encompassing education on basic first aid, heat illness, treatment of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, enabling the participants to become first responders […]