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Pakistan’s electricity shortfall has reached 5,902 MW as the summer heat intensifies, leading to more frequent load shedding nationwide.
According to sources, today’s power generation is at 20,098 MW, while the demand has surged to 26,000 MW. The breakdown of power generation is as follows:
Hydropower Plants: 6,888 MW
Thermal Power Plants: 790 MW
Private Power Plants: 7,980 MW
Wind Power Plants: 877 MW
Solar Power Plants: 198 MW
Bagasse: 143 MW
Nuclear: 3,222 MW
The shortfall has resulted in different parts of the country experiencing daily load shedding of up to 8 hours. In areas with heavy line losses, electricity is unavailable for 12-14 hours each day.
