Outages not ending anytime soon: PEPCO

PEPCO Managing Director Rasul Khan Mahsud has clearly stated that load shedding would not be ending anytime soon. Talking to reporters, the PEPCO MD said load shedding could not be ended under the current circumstances, adding that unavailability of fuel had caused an electricity shortfall. Mahsud claimed that 4,000-5,000MW of electricity could be added to the national grid if fuel was supplied. Water and Power Secretary Imtiaz Qazi, who was also present at the news conference, said six thermal power plants had been closed due to the unavailability of fuel.