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Pakistan’s Power Crisis Returns Amid 4,000MW Shortfall And Outages
Pakistan is producing less electricity than people need.
The nationwide shortage is now more than 4,000 megawatts.
Lahore and other parts of Punjab are experiencing power cuts lasting about two to three hours.
Problems at several power plants and repeated network failures are making the situation worse.
A ship carrying a fuel called RLNG reportedly did not reach Pakistan.
This could make it harder for some plants to generate electricity.
At the same time, electricity bills are rising.
Pakistan also had a major power shortage earlier in the year because hydropower production fell.
Pakistan’s nationwide electricity supply gap has crossed 4,000 megawatts after generation declined at multiple power plants.
Lahore Electric Supply Company faces a shortfall exceeding 1,200 megawatts, with outages reportedly lasting two to three hours in Lahore and parts of Punjab.
Repeated network tripping incidents have added to prolonged outages in LESCO’s service area.
A delayed or missing RLNG vessel could further restrict fuel supplies and electricity generation.
NEPRA approved a PKR 0.75-per-unit nationwide fuel adjustment increase for June, reflected in August bills, while Pakistan also faced a roughly 4,500MW shortfall in April.
- Who
- Pakistan’s electricity consumers, power plants, distribution companies, and energy authorities including NTDC, LESCO, and NEPRA.
- What
- A nationwide electricity shortfall has exceeded 4,000 megawatts, causing longer and more frequent load-shedding.
- Where
- Across Pakistan, with particularly visible effects in Lahore and other parts of Punjab; the tariff increase also applies to K-Electric customers in Karachi.
- When
- The latest shortage was reported after NEPRA’s 7 August tariff decision; a separate roughly 4,500MW shortfall occurred in mid-April 2026.
- Why
- Generation has fallen at multiple plants, network tripping has disrupted supply, and delayed RLNG deliveries may worsen fuel constraints; earlier shortages were linked to reduced hydropower output.
Key facts
- Nationwide shortfall
- More than 4,000 megawatts
- Lahore-area shortfall
- More than 1,200 megawatts under LESCO
- Reported outages
- Two to three hours in Lahore and parts of Punjab
- Fuel concern
- An RLNG vessel reportedly failed to reach Pakistan
- Approved tariff increase
- PKR 0.75 per unit under June’s monthly fuel cost adjustment
- CPPA request
- PKR 1.20 per unit
- Earlier 2026 shortfall
- Around 4,500 megawatts during peak hours in mid-April
Sources
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