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Karachi
A view of Karachi, Pakistan.
In Karachi, the responsibility for electricity services lies with K-Electric (formerly the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation).1
Electricity is generated through several methods:
- Thermal Power: The city operates multiple power stations that utilize natural gas, diesel oil, or a combination of both. Additionally, large oil-fired plants located at Hub, near the city, contribute to the power supply.12
- Nuclear Power: A nuclear power station is operated at Paradise Point, known as the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant, which was completed in 1972.12
While energy production in Pakistan has grown, it has historically struggled to keep pace with rising demand, leading to occasional shortages in electric power.2