Massive blackout sweeps Pakistan after national power grid breakdown
In a tweet, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner said the blackout was caused by the National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) system tripping. A general view of a residential area is seen during a power breakdown in Karachi. (Image: Reuters)
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Updated: Jan 10, 2021, 08:38 AM IST
A massive power blackout has been reported in Pakistan late on Saturday night, which plunged several cities into darkness, reported Dawn. The power outage was reported shortly before midnight almost simultaneously in many cities. Residents of Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan and others faced the blackout, the reports stated.
Pakistan left powerless as massive blackout sweeps country
Pakistan was plunged into darkness just before Sunday midnight as a massive power outage hit the country.
Major Pakistani cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Multan were severely hit by the blackout.
Confirming the blackout, Pakistan Power Minister Ayub Khan tweeted, A countrywide blackout has been caused by a sudden plunge in the frequency in the power transmission system.
According to Ayub, the power breakdown was caused after the frequency in the national power distribution system suddenly fell from 50 to zero at a grid in Guddu.
He said efforts were underway to determine the reasons behind the situation and asked people across the country to remain calm.
Pakistan News: Power supply was restored fully or partially on Sunday in many cities in Pakistan, including the national capital Islamabad, hours after several towns
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