Rise in Temperature is Causing Surge in Power Demand: KE Spokesperson
Director Communications and Spokesperson K-Electric Imran Rana clarified that the current heatwave conditions across the country were driving a surge in electricity demand. He stated “While K-Electric is undertaking all possible measures to manage the current situation, the company may have to undertake load management in some areas to bridge the gap between demand and […]
KE’s Profitability Severely Impacted Due To Mid Term Review Decision And Severe Devaluation Of Pakistani Rupee
KARACHI – 6 May 2022: Driven by continued and targeted investments of PKR36.99 Billion across the power value chain, key operational indicators showed positive growth over comparative period. However, despite showing consistent improvement in reduction of transmission and distribution losses of 1.5%, and driving an increase in the units sent out by 2.8%, KE’s net […]
Power Supply Situation of City Improves with Increased Supply from National Grid
Karachi: power supply in Karachi improved after supply from the national grid was enhanced. Following a nationwide shortfall of electricity due to insufficient fuel availability, power supply from the national grid to Karachi had been curtailed by 300 MW. However the supply has been increased to 1000 MW which KE has begun diverting to its […]
Power Supply to City Remains Predominantly Stable Amid Curtailed Supply from National Grid
Karachi, April 21, 2022: Power supply to major parts of Karachi predominantly remained stable amid reduced supply of electricity from the National Grid, KE Spokesperson confirmed today. Amid a growing shortfall of electricity due to insufficient availability of fuel, the National Grid authorities directed KE to curtail power supply by 300 MW. KE maximized its […]
K-ELECTRIC SECURES USD 100 MN TO BOLSTER KARACHI’S TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
Financing will accelerate utility’s efforts to provide safe and reliable energy to Karachi Karachi, The Hague, 12th April, 2022: Committed to creating sustainable cities and communities under UN SDG 11, KE achieved another milestone by securing USD 100 million in financing from Dutch Development bank FMO to enhance its transmission and distribution network across spanning […]
KE & Konnect by HBL Offer up to PKR 400 Cashback on Online Bill Payment
Karachi, 24th March: KE and Konnect by HBL have partnered to launch a special campaign offering cashbacks of up to 800 rupees as a reward for regular bill payment. Beginning in March and extending till June 2022, this campaign is geared to encourage the adoption of convenient, online methods of bill payments. To avail the […]
KE’s BQPS-III Completes Major Milestone Towards Generation
Successful first fire of Unit-1 of 450 MW completed Karachi 14th March 2022: The control room of BQPS-III erupted in celebration today as KE successfully completed the first firing of its generation unit of 450 MW, a major milestone in the addition of energy for the city of Karachi. The ‘first firing’ is akin to […]
KE Honors Organizations Serving Karachi at 2nd KHI Awards
40 winners from across 13 diverse categories – from Heritage & Culture to Sports, Social Service to Safety, and more – were recognized for their efforts in driving societal change in Karachi as part of their core mission. The Governor House in Karachi was host to a special celebration to honor the organizations which make […]
KE CONSUMERS ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR Prime Minister’s RELIEF PACKAGE
Karachi, 11th March 2022: Spokesperson KE clarified today that the Prime Minister’s relief package on electricity bills is also applicable on the utility in the same manner as other DISCOs of the country. The Economic Coordination Council (ECC) ratified the decision of the Prime Minister to reduce electricity bills by PKR 5 rupees for a […]
KE Honors Women Breaking the Bias in Pakistan's Energy Sector
Karachi, 7th March: Recognizing the role of women in the workforce, K-Electric organized a mega-event to honor their untiring contribution towards changing Pakistan’s energy sector. Organized at a public park in Karachi, the women-centric event also served as the graduation ceremony of almost 100 Women on Wheels (WoW), who have undergone training to operate and […]