A spokesperson for the Power Division said electricity supply in Pakistan has improved significantly since April 17, but around 5,500 MW of power capacity remains inactive due to fuel shortages.
The spokesperson explained that several LNG-based power plants are currently not generating electricity because liquefied natural gas (LNG) is not available in sufficient supply. Once fuel supply is restored, these plants are expected to resume operations.
Despite this, the national grid has improved due to higher hydropower generation. Water releases from dams have increased output to around 5,000 MW during peak night hours, while an additional 400 MW from the southern region has helped stabilize supply in central areas.
According to the Power Division, there was no load management during peak night hours on April 17, 18, and 19, showing improved system stability.
On April 20, most distribution companies carried out only about one hour of load management during peak demand, while a few companies, including GENCO and SEPCO, faced slightly longer outages of up to two hours.
The spokesperson also clarified that load management related to electricity theft and system losses will continue, even after LNG supply improves, as it is a separate issue from peak-demand management.
