Major power breakdown in Karachi Pakistan File photo KARACHI: A major power breakdown hit the city on Saturday as several areas were without electricity amid the sweltering heat, Geo News reported. Citizens from DHA, Malir, Lyari, North Karachi, Gulistan-e-Jauher, Liaquatabad, Saddar, Clifton, MA Jinnah Road and other areas were complaining of a power failure since 12pm. According to sources over 45 grid station in Karachi got affected due to tripping of a high tension line at Jamshoro-Karachi link after which the power supply to a major part of the city was affected. They said that the city is facing a shortage of 1,000 MW of electricity.