Pakistan is grappling with a severe electricity crisis as the power shortfall has reached 5,726 megawatts, triggering extended and widespread load shedding across the country, according to official sources.
Data from the Power Division shows that total electricity demand stands at 20,000 megawatts, while generation remains at 14,274 megawatts, creating a significant supply gap.
Sources revealed that hydropower generation is currently 1,530 megawatts, thermal power 7,814 megawatts, nuclear energy 2,890 megawatts, wind power 1,490 megawatts, solar energy 450 megawatts, and bagasse-based plants contributing around 100 megawatts.
The widening shortfall has led to severe electricity outages nationwide. Urban areas are facing load shedding of 10 to 12 hours, while rural regions are experiencing outages of up to 14 hours. In areas with high losses and power theft, load shedding has exceeded 16 hours, sources added.
Officials say the imbalance between demand and supply continues to put pressure on the national grid, affecting both domestic consumers and economic activity across the country.
