JI Takes K-Electric to Court Over Excessive Load-Shedding in Karachi

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has filed a petition in the Sindh High Court (SHC) against K-Electric (KE) for subjecting Karachi to excessive load-shedding, exacerbating the suffering of citizens during the heatwave.

Incorrect Load-Shedding Schedule, 71% Feeders Exempt

The petition claims that KE’s load-shedding schedule is inaccurate and that 71% of feeders are exempt from load-shedding, causing unnecessary hardship for the city’s residents.

NEPRA Imposes Fine on KE, JI Demands Accountability

The petition highlights that NEPRA has already fined KE Rs 50 million for poor performance and demands that the company be held responsible for technical faults and rectify them.

Karachi Suffers 16 Hours of Load-Shedding Daily

The city is facing an average of 16 hours of load-shedding daily, with temperatures soaring above 40°C, resulting in hundreds of hospitalizations and affecting the business community and students.

Protest Announced, Heatwave Claims Lives

JI has announced a protest against the load-shedding and water crisis on Friday, as the heatwave claims more lives, with Jinnah Hospital reporting 31 new cases of heat stroke and one fatality.

Hospitals Overwhelmed, Death Toll Rises

Civil Hospital has seen a surge in heat stroke cases, with 348 reported since June 1, resulting in 12 deaths, while Jinnah Hospital admitted 1,592 heatwave patients on June 25 alone.

Court Urged to Act

The petition urges the court to direct KE to provide uninterrupted electricity supply, especially during the heatwave, and hold the company accountable for its failures.

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