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14-hour shutdown in rural areas as power shortfall jumps to 6,000MW

14-hour shutdown in rural areas as power shortfall jumps to 6,000MW
March 28, 2015
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Up to 14-hour power shutdown is being observed in rural areas across the country after the power shortfall reached 6,000 megawatts. The long power shutdown paralyzed life, bringing business activities to a standstill. People also complained of water shortage due to the long shutdown. Meanwhile, citizens staged a demonstration against the long shutdown in Sibbi.