Karachi's Power Struggle: 30% of City Faces Daily Blackouts

Karachi's Electricity Crisis: 30% of City Faces Daily Load Shedding Karachi, Pakistan is grappling with a severe electricity crisis, impacting 30% of its population. Daily load shedding is causing widespread disruption, affecting businesses and daily life. A recent Aaj News report sheds light on the situation, highlighting the struggles faced by residents. "Bajli Karachi ke sulgtay masail mein bara masla 30 fisad Karachi bijli na honay se mutasir," states the video description, translating to "Electricity is a major problem in Karachi's burning issues; 30% of Karachi is affected by the lack of electricity." The report features footage of citizens protesting the outages and the dilapidated state of the city's electrical infrastructure. The report also discusses the recent increase in electricity tariffs by NEPRA, adding to the financial burden on already struggling residents. The video includes a close-up of an electricity bill, showcasing the substantial increase in costs. One resident interviewed in the video expresses frustration, stating, "[Urdu quote about high electricity bills and lack of service]" (translation needed). The Aaj News report underscores the urgent need for solutions to address Karachi's electricity crisis, calling for collaboration between the government, K-Electric, and the community to improve the situation and ensure reliable power supply for all.