Karachi, August 25, 2026: K-Electric (KE) has announced load-shedding exemptions for selected areas across its network in Karachi to facilitate religious activities and gatherings on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal.
The utility said 355 feeders across the city have been placed under high-priority exemption in areas where religious gatherings are expected to take place.
355 Feeders Given Priority Exemption
The exempted feeders include 158 very-high-loss, 109 high-loss and 88 medium-loss feeders. These feeders would otherwise have been included in scheduled load-shedding based on the loss profile of their respective areas.
The exemption is intended to support religious gatherings by providing greater continuity of electricity supply during the occasion.
KE Deploys Additional Technical Resources
K-Electric said its operational teams will remain on alert throughout the occasion. Additional technical resources will also be available to ensure a prompt response to network faults, breakdowns and other emergency situations.
The utility’s teams will monitor the network and work to minimise disruptions in the designated areas.
Public Urged To Follow Electrical Safety Measures
KE has urged citizens to exercise caution around electricity infrastructure during the celebrations.
The utility particularly advised the public to maintain a safe distance from overhead power lines and electrical installations to help prevent accidents and ensure safe religious observances.
The load-shedding exemption will provide relief to designated areas hosting religious gatherings, while KE’s additional operational arrangements are expected to support the reliability and safety of the network during 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal.