Pakistan suffers major power breakdown

On late Saturday night, different parts of the country including Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore experience major power breakdown.

Islamabad’s red zone area among major places of the capital plunged into darkness after the power breakdown.

Islamabad:

The National Power Control Center confirmed a complete breakdown across the country. Darkness throughout the city including Raja Bazaar, Sadiqabad, Tench.

Karachi:

Karachi power outage Large areas of the city are without electricity. Power outages in North Karachi, Federal B Area, Lyari, Korangi, and other areas. NTDC is investigating the cause of the power outage.

Lahore:

NTDC’s 500 KV system tripped. Power transmission system affected due to system tripping. The power transmission system affected Lahore. Gujranwala Faisalabad. Supply suspended in Multan and Karachi.

According to the details, the power supply from Tarbela Mangla has also been suspended. NTDC spokesperson said that system is being checked.