If you are looking for a KE power outage today in Karachi, the utility’s latest explanation points to the city’s roads. K-Electric (KE) said in a statement issued on Thursday that uncoordinated digging of roads and streets remained one of the leading causes of unplanned power outages. The statement did not name a specific area or outage, so it does not explain the cause of any cut happening today.
What KE says caused the outages
KE reported 1,935 unplanned outages in FY26, the financial year used in the statement, that were linked to uncoordinated digging of city roads and streets. In 456 incidents, the utility said, the party responsible for the digging was unknown, which it described as a gap in coordination before excavation work starts. KE warned that such damage cuts electricity to nearby communities and businesses and creates safety hazards for workers and the public.
Why underground damage takes longer to fix
A KE spokesperson said outages caused by damage to underground cables are harder to handle. They need specialised teams and take longer to resolve. The utility said that checking the underground routes of utility lines before digging can significantly reduce accidents, damage and disruption to supply.
Karachi’s roads carry power, water, gas and telecom networks beneath the surface. KE said that in such a dense urban setting, following coordination protocols is critical to protect workers, residents and essential services. The spokesperson added that established protocols already exist to help utilities and civic agencies work together.
What KE is asking for
KE has urged civic agencies, contractors, private developers and the public to contact the relevant utility providers before any excavation. The call applies to anyone planning digging work in the city, not only government bodies. The statement did not include a response from civic agencies or contractors, and it did not give a timeline for restoring supply in any area.
If you are facing a KE power outage today, the company’s official channels are the place to check for updates on your area. Readers should keep in mind that the 1,935 figure covers the whole of FY26 and is not a count for any single day or neighbourhood.
Aasan alfaaz mein
KE kehta hai ke Karachi mein bijli ki kai bandishen sarkon ki khudai se hoti hain. FY26 mein 1,935 aisi bandishen digging ki wajah se hui. Zameen ke neechay cable kharab ho to marammat mein zyada waqt lagta hai. Agar aap ke ilaqe mein light nahi to KE ke official channels par update check karein.
