Pakistan’s electricity shortfall ‘climbs’ to 6,623 MW
Electricity shortfall in Pakistan has surged to 6,623 megawatts, with major cities experiencing up to six hours of load shedding and up to eight hours in rural areas. The country’s electricity demand is 25,800 megawatts, compared to a total production of 19,177 megawatts. Pakistan’s power sector circular debt reached Rs 2,635 billion, showing a substantial increase. The IMF has urged a further electricity tariff increase to mitigate the burden on the power sector.
