Karachi to experience 10-12 hours of load shedding

 KARACHI: Electricity shortfall continues in the city and residents who were already frustrated due to the dispute between KESC and labour union will now have to face 10-12 hours of load shedding due to a shortage in supplies of oil and gas, Geo News reported.

Residents of many localities in the city complain that technical faults are not being fixed. KESC has increased the hours of load shedding to 12 in residential, business and industrial areas.

People in Lasbella protested against power outage by burning tires and blocking the road. Despite assurances from the provincial government to provide safety, several KESC offices and call centre”s remained closed.

According to the spokesperson for KESC, load shedding was being increased due to the unavailability of gas and oil. The spokesperson appealed to the government to provide security to KESC offices and workers.