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Peshawar - Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, has directed the authorities of PESCO and SNGPL to strictly avoid unscheduled power load shedding and gas shortages during the holy month of Ramadan. Emphasizing the need for uninterrupted electricity and gas supply, he urged officials to ensure that residents, especially during Sehri and Iftar, do not face any inconvenience. The Governor issued these directives while addressing separate meetings with power and gas officials at the Governor House on Wednesday, following public complaints about frequent outages and low gas pressure across the province, particularly in Dera Ismail Khan.
During the meeting, PESCO Chief Engineer Akhtar Hameed Khan briefed the Governor on the province’s electricity situation. He stated that power load shedding is being conducted according to a schedule set by the central office, with special efforts to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during Sehri and Iftar hours. PWLA announces trials for National Games 2025 He further informed that directives had been issued to ensure an uninterrupted power supply during these critical hours, particularly in Dera Ismail Khan and other districts, under a load management strategy.
He also mentioned that the construction of the Band Korai Grid Station in D I Khan had been completed, which would further improve the electricity supply in the area. Governor Kundi expressed concern over the severe power issues in the province, particularly in D I Khan and the southern districts. He mentioned that he had been receiving continuous complaints from the public about power outages during Sehri and Iftar.
The Governor directed PESCO officials to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during Ramadan, emphasizing the sacred nature of the month and the need to facilitate the public during Sehri, Iftar, and Taraweeh prayers. Meanwhile, in another meeting, Sui Gas officials provided a detailed briefing on ensuring an uninterrupted gas supply during Sehri and Iftar hours. Wasim Akram leads DP World’s drive to empower young cricketers in Pakistan The General Manager of SNGPL, Waqas Shinwari, informed the Governor that gas supply to consumers across the province was being maintained without disruptions.
He added that teams were actively working in all districts to resolve issues such as low gas pressure and leakage. Shinwari also reported that the gas pipeline installation in areas like Kotla Sydan, Band Korai, and other suburban parts of D I Khan was nearing completion. Additionally, five new TBS (Town Border Stations) had been set up in D.
I. Khan city, which would permanently resolve the issue of low gas pressure in the area. Governor Kundi directed Sui Gas officials to ensure an uninterrupted gas supply across all districts, particularly in D.
I. Khan, throughout Ramadan. He emphasized that preventing low gas pressure and supply disruptions during Sehri and Iftar was a key responsibility.
He urged officials to take all necessary measures to prevent complaints and provide maximum relief to the public during the sacred month. IHC halts FBR selection board meeting for promotions Tags: kundi directs pesco sngpl.
