Wapda’s 1000 MW supply to end load shedding

Islamabad: Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) Managing Director Amjad Hussain has said that 1000 MW power supply from the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to Karachi can end load-shedding in the metropolis. 'The power load-shedding in the metropolis can be ended with 1000 MW power supply from Wapda,' he said.

Amjad Hussain said the federal government was fully aware of the problems being faced by the KESC with regard to power generation. 'Six units of Bin Qasim Power Plant have completed their period, while Site and Korangi thermal power stations are not generating substantial power,' he said.

Recently, the federal government has decided to increase power supply to KESC by Wapda from 500 MW to 1000 MW. At present, Wapda was supplying 600 MW power to KESC instead of the decided 500 MW, according to Wapda Spokesman Basharat Cheema. The load-shedding can be completely brought to an end in the metropolis with 1000 MW power supply from Wapda, he added.