Protestors Storm Grid Stations, Restore Power

Enraged protestors took matters into their own hands, storming Bannu and Kurram Garhi grid stations and switching on all feeders, according to Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO).

Forced Restoration

Protestors restored power to closed feeders, despite warnings from PESCO that this could result in harm to staff working on repair sites.

Consequences

PESCO spokesperson warned that forced reopening of feeders can lead to losses and harm staff. The company is taking legal action against the protestors.

Loadshedding Crisis

The duration of loadshedding is long on high-loss making feeders, exacerbating the crisis.

CM’s Ultimatum

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur threatened to take control of PESCO’s office if loadshedding isn’t reduced.

Demands

CM Gandapur demanded relief for KP residents, facing 22 hours of load shedding, by reducing it to 18 hours.

Criticism

CM Gandapur criticized the federal government for expensive electricity and “worst load-shedding”, asking for KP dues to be paid.

Action Needed

The situation demands immediate attention and action from authorities to address the loadshedding crisis and ensure public safety.

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