The Power Minister Awais Leghari has announced a major relief for electricity consumers in Pakistan. He confirmed that the recent spell of load-shedding has officially ended. This development came after the arrival of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment in the country. The Power Minister made this statement in a televised address.
The Power Minister explained that the recent electricity outages were temporary. He said the main reason was a short-term gas shortage. This shortage developed due to tensions linked to the US-Iran situation. He clarified that the issue was not related to any failure in the national power system.
During the past month, electricity users faced varying levels of load-shedding. On April 13 and 14, outages reached up to five hours in many areas. The situation became worse on April 15 and 16, with cuts extending to around seven hours daily. However, conditions gradually improved in the following days.
By the end of April, the situation had mostly stabilized. Some areas experienced almost zero load-shedding for several days. Later, limited outages of around 2 to 2.5 hours were reported until April 29. The gradual improvement helped restore public confidence in the system.
According to the Power Minister, the government also took urgent measures to manage the shortage. Expensive gas was purchased from the spot market to reduce pressure on the system. The Power Minister said these steps helped avoid a deeper energy crisis during peak demand.
Officials from Pakistan LNG Limited also confirmed new LNG procurement deals. Cargo bids were secured at prices ranging between $17.997 and $18.88 per million British thermal units. Deliveries were scheduled between late April and early May. The recent LNG shipment played a key role in stabilizing supply.
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The Power Minister assured the public that no further load-shedding is planned. He expressed confidence that the transmission network is ready for peak summer demand. He added that energy supply will remain stable if conditions stay normal in the coming weeks.
