Mayor, K-Electric discuss power supply, solar projects in Karachi

KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab met K-Electric Chief Executive Officer Syed Taha at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office, where the two sides held detailed talks on electricity transmission, affordable energy and solar initiatives in the city.

According to the details shared from the meeting, the mayor welcomed the K-Electric delegation and said close coordination among institutions was necessary to help maintain a stable electricity supply in Karachi.

Discussions during the meeting also covered steps related to improving the power transmission system and setting up solar parks.

Mr Wahab said K-Electric was responsible not only for supplying electricity to Karachi but also to some parts of Balochistan, describing it as a major responsibility. He said KMC and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation were fully ready to provide all possible support for projects aimed at producing and supplying affordable electricity.

The mayor also said KMC was prepared to provide land for charging stations for electric bikes and electric vehicles. He added that a shift towards green and clean energy was essential to meet modern urban needs.

Both sides agreed to enhance mutual cooperation going forward. Haris Jameel and other K-Electric officials also attended the meeting.

K-Electric announces heatwave measures

Separately, K-Electric said it would halt preventive maintenance shutdowns and suspend economic loadshedding in view of the heatwave affecting Karachi.

K-Electric spokesperson Imran Rana said the utility was in contact with its suppliers as electricity demand rises during the hot weather to ensure supply remains at par. "As power demand escalates, KE is ready and committed to ensuring sustainable supply of electricity to Karachi. Our field teams remain on alert to ensure swiftest possible restoration of faults. However, we also urge the public to closely monitor the prevailing conditions and adhere to heatwave standard operating procedures," he said.

The announcement came as the city faces increased electricity demand during the ongoing heatwave.

The meeting and the utility’s operational measures together highlighted a focus on maintaining supply, improving transmission and advancing lower-cost and cleaner energy options in Karachi.