Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to limit Pakistan power outages to two hours in any area. He issued the directive on Friday, September 11, 2026, during a meeting in Islamabad to review the country’s electricity supply.
The prime minister expressed concern over increasing load shedding in several cities. He directed officials to use all available resources to reduce power outages and provide relief to electricity consumers.
Why Pakistan Power Outages Have Increased
Officials told the meeting that electricity generation had declined due to disruptions in the supply of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG).
The briefing linked the disruptions to the regional situation, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and transportation problems. These challenges have reduced fuel availability for power generation.
As a result, the gap between electricity demand and available supply has increased. This has created pressure on the power system and made load management necessary.
Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to take immediate steps to restore RLNG supplies. He also called for better planning to meet future energy needs and use available resources efficiently.
PM Orders Two-Hour Limit on Load Shedding
The prime minister instructed relevant authorities to ensure that load shedding does not exceed two hours in any area.
The directive aims to reduce Pakistan’s power outages and provide relief to consumers facing prolonged electricity disruptions. However, the success of the order will depend on restoring fuel supplies and managing the electricity shortfall.
Authorities must also ensure that distribution companies follow the instructions and respond quickly to local power supply problems.
Consumer Complaint Committees to Address Power Issues
Shehbaz Sharif also ordered the establishment of Consumer Grievance Redressal Committees at electricity distribution companies, known as DISCOs.
The committees will address complaints about electricity supply and related issues. The prime minister directed authorities to include public representatives and make the committees operational within one week.
Electricity consumers can register complaints through helpline 118. According to the meeting briefing, consumers receive a token number and an estimated resolution time after submitting a complaint.
The committees are expected to improve communication between electricity consumers and distribution companies.
Government Explains Monsoon Impact on Electricity Supply
Officials told the meeting that monsoon rains were not affecting power supply across the country, except for six electricity consumers in Rajanpur district.
The briefing identified RLNG supply disruptions and their impact on electricity generation as the main factors behind the recent pressure on the power system.
The government’s two-hour load-shedding directive is intended to reduce the burden on electricity consumers. Authorities will need to address fuel supply problems and improve power management to maintain the limit.
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