Pakistan Power Outages
- All
- News
- Videos
-
40% Karachi Left Without Electricity As Transmission Line Trips: Report
It resulted in the failure of many grid stations and left nearly 40 per cent of Karachi in the dark.
-
"Think PM Modi Will Bail Out Pakistan": Ex Intelligence Agency Chief
Dwindling forex reserves, nationwide power outages, political instability and a plummeting Pakistani rupee have already propelled the neighbouring state to seek a bailout package from the IMF.
-
Amid Frequent Power Blackouts, Pakistanis Find Light In Memes
Pakistan's worst power outage in months became a source of humour for some in the country of 220 million, where an energy network desperately in
-
In Pak, Power Back In Cities After Massive Outage Linked To Cost-Cutting
Power had returned to most cities across Pakistan on Tuesday, a day after a nationwide breakdown left the country of 220 million people without electricity.
-
Power Outage Across Pak, Major Cities Including Islamabad, Karachi Hit
Pakistan suffered countrywide power cuts early on Monday due to a major breakdown in its national grid, the federal energy ministry said.
-
2 Dead, 11 Injured After Argument Over Power Cut At Pak Mosque
An argument over massive power outages among worshippers after the Friday prayers at a mosque escalated into a fatal shooting, killing two people and injuring 11 others in Pakistan's northwestern tribal districts bordering Afghanistan.
-
Amid Huge Power Crisis, Pak May Face Internet Shutdown
Amid the power outages in Pakistan, the telecom operators on Thursday warned to shut down their mobile and internet services.
-
No Electricity For 18 Hours In Parts Of Pakistan Amid Worsening Heat Wave
An acute energy crisis in Pakistan has worsened prolonged power outages in the country, as small business owners struggle to continue work in the face of soaring temperatures, reported local media.
-
Pakistan Suspends Power Plant Staff After Nationwide Blackout
Seven staff at one of Pakistan's biggest power plants have been suspended after a technical fault sparked a massive grid breakdown at the weekend, plunging the entire country into darkness.
-
Floods Kill 23 In Pakistan's Karachi, Heavy Rain Expected To Continue
Pakistan's flooded financial capital of Karachi was plunged into chaos on Friday with power cuts, streets under water and cellphone outages caused by heavy rain as authorities said at least 23 people had been killed in downpours the previous day.
-
Pakistan Heatwave Kills 65 People In Karachi In 3 Days: Report
A heatwave has killed 65 people in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi over the past three days. The heatwave has coincided with power outages and the holy month of Ramadan, when most Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours. Temperatures hit 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) on Monday.
-
Nawaz Sharif Rushes To End Pakistan's Energy Shortages Ahead Of 2018 Poll
Sharif swept to power in 2013 vowing to eradicate crippling outages that brought Pakistan's $250 billion economy to its knees, but he now faces a race against time to stay true to his word before the next general election in 2018.
-
Pakistan Heatwave Death Toll Climbs to 122: Officials
A heatwave in Pakistan's largest city Karachi and other districts of southern Sindh province has killed at least 122 people, health officials said Sunday.
-
Pakistan election results: Nawaz Sharif's party extends lead over others
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif looked poised to return to office with a resounding election victory - a mandate that could make it easier to tackle the country's daunting problems, including growing power outages, weak economic growth and shaky government finances.
-
In Pakistan, angry citizens take officials hostage
Three power department officials were taken hostage by people angry over outages in Pakistan's Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. They were later released.
-
40% Karachi Left Without Electricity As Transmission Line Trips: Report
It resulted in the failure of many grid stations and left nearly 40 per cent of Karachi in the dark.
-
"Think PM Modi Will Bail Out Pakistan": Ex Intelligence Agency Chief
Dwindling forex reserves, nationwide power outages, political instability and a plummeting Pakistani rupee have already propelled the neighbouring state to seek a bailout package from the IMF.
-
Amid Frequent Power Blackouts, Pakistanis Find Light In Memes
Pakistan's worst power outage in months became a source of humour for some in the country of 220 million, where an energy network desperately in
-
In Pak, Power Back In Cities After Massive Outage Linked To Cost-Cutting
Power had returned to most cities across Pakistan on Tuesday, a day after a nationwide breakdown left the country of 220 million people without electricity.
-
Power Outage Across Pak, Major Cities Including Islamabad, Karachi Hit
Pakistan suffered countrywide power cuts early on Monday due to a major breakdown in its national grid, the federal energy ministry said.
-
2 Dead, 11 Injured After Argument Over Power Cut At Pak Mosque
An argument over massive power outages among worshippers after the Friday prayers at a mosque escalated into a fatal shooting, killing two people and injuring 11 others in Pakistan's northwestern tribal districts bordering Afghanistan.
-
Amid Huge Power Crisis, Pak May Face Internet Shutdown
Amid the power outages in Pakistan, the telecom operators on Thursday warned to shut down their mobile and internet services.
-
No Electricity For 18 Hours In Parts Of Pakistan Amid Worsening Heat Wave
An acute energy crisis in Pakistan has worsened prolonged power outages in the country, as small business owners struggle to continue work in the face of soaring temperatures, reported local media.
-
Pakistan Suspends Power Plant Staff After Nationwide Blackout
Seven staff at one of Pakistan's biggest power plants have been suspended after a technical fault sparked a massive grid breakdown at the weekend, plunging the entire country into darkness.
-
Floods Kill 23 In Pakistan's Karachi, Heavy Rain Expected To Continue
Pakistan's flooded financial capital of Karachi was plunged into chaos on Friday with power cuts, streets under water and cellphone outages caused by heavy rain as authorities said at least 23 people had been killed in downpours the previous day.
-
Pakistan Heatwave Kills 65 People In Karachi In 3 Days: Report
A heatwave has killed 65 people in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi over the past three days. The heatwave has coincided with power outages and the holy month of Ramadan, when most Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours. Temperatures hit 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) on Monday.
-
Nawaz Sharif Rushes To End Pakistan's Energy Shortages Ahead Of 2018 Poll
Sharif swept to power in 2013 vowing to eradicate crippling outages that brought Pakistan's $250 billion economy to its knees, but he now faces a race against time to stay true to his word before the next general election in 2018.
-
Pakistan Heatwave Death Toll Climbs to 122: Officials
A heatwave in Pakistan's largest city Karachi and other districts of southern Sindh province has killed at least 122 people, health officials said Sunday.
-
Pakistan election results: Nawaz Sharif's party extends lead over others
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif looked poised to return to office with a resounding election victory - a mandate that could make it easier to tackle the country's daunting problems, including growing power outages, weak economic growth and shaky government finances.
-
In Pakistan, angry citizens take officials hostage
Three power department officials were taken hostage by people angry over outages in Pakistan's Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. They were later released.
