Lahore faces up to 8 hours of load-shedding

Lahore continues to face a worsening electricity crisis, with load-shedding lasting between six and eight hours in several areas of the city. The prolonged power outages have caused considerable inconvenience to residents and disrupted daily activities.

According to sources, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is facing a power shortfall exceeding 2,000 megawatts. The shortage has affected electricity distribution across its service region, forcing authorities to impose extended power cuts in different parts of Lahore.

Residents have reported prolonged interruptions in electricity supply, making it difficult to carry out routine household activities and affecting businesses and other services. The situation has added to public concerns over the reliability of the power supply.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy has reportedly declined to increase electricity supplies for the time being, leaving little immediate relief for consumers facing extended outages.

LESCO officials have also expressed their inability to provide a proper load-shedding schedule, citing a reduction in the electricity quota allocated to the company. As a result, residents in several areas are facing uncertainty over the timing and duration of power cuts.

The continuing electricity shortage has intensified difficulties for consumers across Lahore. Residents are facing disruptions to their daily routines, while businesses are also struggling to manage operations amid unreliable power supplies.