KE installs 103 Low-Cost meters for the Underprivileged Society in Zarobi Colony
Karachi, August 12, 2014:K-Electric (KE) through its press statement has announced the successful installation of 100 new low-cost meters for the underprivileged society in Zarobi colony near Keemari/Clifton. The colony was previously a kunda infested area and hence the installation of low-cost meter scheme has been carried out to curb the usage of illegal connections. […]
KE Cuts off Power Supply of Defaulting Customers
August, 11, 2014: K-Electric took stern action against defaulting customers residing in Liaquatabad, Nazimabad and North Nazimabad by disconnecting their power supply. In its press statement, KE said that the customers in certain parts of the three localities owed the utility company Rs. 85 million, while payment of monthly bills in these areas had fallen […]
Protests and Road-Blocks are not the solutions – KE tells protestors to pay up in order to get uninterrupted electricity supply
Karachi, 7th Aug, 2014: K-Electric has categorically rejected the perception that is being created that due to immense power outages people of different areas have resorted to protests, road-blocks and at some locations, violence. In its press statement KE has come out saying that KE does not provide free electricity to anyone, and these so-called […]
K-Electric Extends Due Date of Electricity Bills
Karachi – 7th August, 2014:K-Electric has extended the deadline for payments of electricity bills, which were due between 6th and 11th August(both days inclusive) to the new date of 12th August 2014. All banks have been informed to accept the late payment without any penalty, said K-Electric’s spokesperson. He added that the reason for the […]
KE presents facts to dispel impression that the company is responsible for fatal accidents caused by electrocution
5th August 2014 : K-Electric has refuted the allegations hurled by some officials of the Sindh government that the utility company is responsible for the fatal accidents caused by electrocution in parts of Karachi. The K-Electric spokesperson said that while neglecting their own responsibilities to their constituents, government officials are busy trying to pin blame […]
Grid stations affected by rain and heavy winds have resumed operating
Underground cables were affected; stagnant water on streets caused delay in repair-work Karachi – 2nd August, 2014: K-Electric in its press statement said that heavy winds and rain in Karachi on Saturday adversely affected its distribution network. According to KE’s spokesperson, five out of their 63 grid stations were affected, consequently leading to tripping of […]
Baseless And Irrational Claims From the PPP Members Uncalled For; KE’s Performance Far Better Than Other Cities – K-Electric
Karachi, 28th July 2014: K-Electric (KE) through its press statement has expressed disbelief and disappointment at how some members of the Pakistan People’s Party have pointed fingers at a power utility whose performance has been far better than the rest of the country. Karachi is the only city where all the 5 export zones have […]
Karachi to be exempted from load shedding during Eid holidays; KE teams to work around the clock to resolve any fault: K-Electric
Karachi – 27thJuly, 2014: K-Electric through its press statement has announced that there will be a load shed exemption for all its consumers starting from Monday 28th July to Monday 4th August. The statement said that the exemption was consistent with KE’s approach of not inducing load shed during Eid holidays for the past five […]
K-Electric Extends Due Date of Electricity Bills on account of Eid Holidays
Karachi – 26th July, 2014: K-Electric has extended the due date for electricity bills from August 01 to August 05 on account of ‘EID holiday’ on 1st August 2014. All banks have been informed to accept the late payment without any penalty, the K-Electric press release said.
Technical fault in National Grid’s Transmission Circuit Causes Tripping At KE’s Generation Plants: KE
Karachi, 25th July, 2014: K-Electric (KE) has issued a statement in which the company has clarified that the breakdown of the 500 kV NTDC (National Transmission Dispatch Company) transmission lines was the reason for the city-wide power outage in Karachi Friday morning. KE’s spokesperson explained that due to the transmission lines’ sudden tripping, KE’s generation […]