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Karachi Faces Up to 20 Hours of Loadshedding Amid Intense Heat
Karachi is facing up to 20 hours of loadshedding in several areas as soaring temperatures intensify the impact of the ongoing power crisis.
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by News Desk
2026-04-28
Karachi Faces Up to 20 Hours of Loadshedding Amid Intense Heat

Karachiites are currently enduring a brutal power crisis as temperatures and humidity soar, with some areas of the city suffering through staggering 20-hour loadshedding cycles on this Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Life in the Dark

The prolonged outages have created a dire situation for residents, particularly those living in congested apartments and small homes where a lack of ventilation makes the heat unbearable. In these suffocating conditions, the most vulnerable—including children, the elderly, and women—are facing significant health risks.

Leadership Transition Under Fire

The situation has worsened despite a recent shake-up at K-Electric (KE). Earlier this month, on April 15, 2026, Syed Muhammad Taha officially returned to the utility as the new CEO, following the interim chairmanship of Shaheryar Chishty. Despite this new leadership, citizens report that unannounced power cuts have only intensified, leaving many to question the utility's ability to manage the city's growing energy demand during the summer peak.
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