A fault in power transmission system has triggered a power breakdown in southern part of the country.
According to a statement issued by the power division, many power plants are tripping due to the fault.
Karachi suffered a major power breakdown on Thursday morning in the sweltering weather as an Extra High Tension (EHT) line tripped and affected the power supply in the metropolis.
According to details, the power supply was interrupted after an extra high-tension line tripped, resulting in the closure of more than 30 grids.
Power outages were observed in Gulshan-e-Maymar, FB Area, Liaquatabad, SITE, Superhighway, North Karachi, North Nazimabad, Surjani Town, Gulshan, Shah Faisal and Malir.
Orangi Town, Baldia, Saddar, Safora Chowrangi, Scheme 33 and surrounding areas were also among the areas without power.
Fault in transmission system leaves southern parts of Pakistan without power
