Massive blackout in Pakistan, energy minister blames sudden frequency drop in power system
Omar Ayub said attempts were being made to fire up the Tarbela power station which will lead to a sequential restoration of power supply. Jan 10, 2021 · 08:57 am Motorists drive through a residential area during a blackout in Pakistan s port city of Karachi early on Sunday. | Rizwan Tabassum/ AFP
Pakistan Energy Minister Omar Ayub said that a massive power breakdown just hit the country before Saturday midnight, reported
Dawn.
The blackout was first reported on social media by residents of major urban cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Multan. Later, those in other cities and towns across the country also complained of power outage.