Power Division Pakistan has reported that there was no load shedding during peak hours on the night of April 29, showing an improvement in the country’s electricity supply situation. Officials said better power generation and fuel availability helped keep the system stable.
According to a spokesperson, hydropower production reached around 6,000 megawatts, which is a significant share of the country’s total installed hydropower capacity of about 11,500 megawatts. This increase in water-based power generation played a key role in meeting electricity demand.
Electricity output also improved after more power plants were provided with local gas. This allowed additional generation capacity to come online, further supporting the national grid.
Officials added that the southern region of Pakistan saw better grid stability due to these improvements. Around 100 extra megawatts were added to the system from this region, while a total of 500 megawatts was transmitted to other parts of the country.
The Power Division clarified that while peak-hour load shedding was avoided, economic load management is still being carried out in certain areas. This applies to feeders with high losses and is part of an existing policy, separate from general power outages.
Despite the progress, some challenges remain. Power plants with a combined capacity of about 4,700 megawatts are currently not operational due to shortages of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which has been affected by global supply conditions.
