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Karachi residents stage violent protests over three-day-long power outage

Sep 25, 2024

Karachi residents are protesting against a severe electricity crisis, enduring three days without power while continuing to pay hefty bills to K-Electric. Frustrated by the outages that have led to water shortages and disrupted daily life, residents of Nafeesabad and Teen Hatti staged violent protests, setting tires ablaze and blocking roads. They confronted K-Electric staff, demanding immediate action, and vowed to continue their demonstrations until power is restored. The ongoing energy crisis in Pakistan is exacerbated by rising demand, outdated infrastructure, and heavy reliance on expensive fossil fuels, leading to significant energy deficits and increasing import costs.