ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (NNN-APP) – Millions of Pakistanis encountered power outage this morning, after the power distribution system of the country broke down, said the ministry of energy.
The energy ministry said in a statement, the countrywide power breakdown was triggered, after the frequency of the national grid decreased suddenly.
“According to initial reports, the system frequency of the national grid system decreased at 07:34 in the morning, which resulted in a widespread breakdown in the power system,” said the ministry.
The ministry added that, efforts were underway on a fast track, to restore the system as early as possible.
Local media quoting unanimous officials from the ministry reported that, it might take 24 hours to restore the system completely.
According to local reports, all major cities, including the capital, Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta have lost power supply completely.
Quetta Electric Supply Company told local media that, 22 districts of the country’s south-west Balochistan province are without power.– NNN-APP
