From Zeeshan Mirza
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday demanded the K-Electric’s plan on power generation and load shedding by July 15. The court heard a petition of Jamaat-e-Islami with regard to the load shedding and unannounced power outages in Karachi during the heatwave by the city’s sole power utility-the K-Electric.
The power company’s lawyer Abid Zuberi appeared in court, received notice and demanded copy of the plead, the court said in its written order. The counsel pleaded for time to submit report about responsibility during the heatwave.
The court demanded of the K-Electric to submit its plan on power generation and load shedding by July 15. The JI has pleaded to the court to direct the K-Electric to ensure an uninterrupted power supply especially during the heatwave.
“K-Electric’s claim of 71% power feeders as load shedding free in the city has been wrong,” petition read. “The NEPRA has imposed 50 million fine over the company owing to its substandard performance,” according to plea.
