Tag: power outrage

  • Student dies from heatstroke during board exam in Sindh

    A tragic accident took place at the Government Degree College in Khairpur, Sindh, when a student, Mehtab Ali, passed away during Grade XI intermediate board examinations due to load shedding in extreme heat.

    According to The Nation, Ali fainted during his exam and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away despite attempts to revive him.

    While students are giving their final examinations, the ongoing power outrage has exposed them to the heatwave, putting many at risk of suffering from heat strokes or nose bleeds. The Sindh Minister for Board and Education, Ismail Rahoo, has encouraged authorities to ensure that examination halls have uninterrupted power supply so that such fatal incidents can be avoided.

  • ‘The fault in our taars’; Electricity will come and go but Pakistan’s meme game will stay

    ‘The fault in our taars’; Electricity will come and go but Pakistan’s meme game will stay

    Pakistanis woke up to a nationwide power breakdown and utter confusion regarding about what is going on. But don’t worry, we got you covered.
    According to a statement released by the Energy Minister, the power outrage has gripped parts of Pakistan , begun when the country’s National Grid went out at 7: 30 am, “causing a widespread breakdown in the power system”, as per the tweet.

    But if the lights are down, it means more meme material for Pakistanis. Any time a national crisis takes place, find your refuge on Twitter, among some of the hilarious reactions churning out since this morning.

    Group chat is on fire today

    https://twitter.com/Usman27849070/status/1617406619289092096?s=20&t=CSjykoQlY4PN1IUUQrX4Vg

    Ok that’s harsh

    Happy ghum hour everyone

  • ‘Will not allow anyone to relax’: PM Shehbaz says not to visit China until load-shedding over

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the long hours load-shedding across the country following his visit to different areas and departments in Lahore on Sunday, reports Geo News.

    “Immediate steps must be taken to reduce power outages by May. Until we get rid of load-shedding, I will not leave for China, neither will allow anyone to relax,” the premier declared.

    Shehbaz Sharif further said that tangible measures should be taken for the availability of oil and gas resources to operationalise closed thermal power plants.

    In the ongoing holy month of Ramazan, Pakistan has severely been hit by power outrages and various cities of the country are experiencing 10-12 hours power loadshedding.

    PM Shehbaz claimed that the previous government made the nation paid for Rs100 billion due to wrong decisions. “The nation will have to pay Rs500 billion extra this year as such due to the poor planning and incompetence of the previous government,” Shehbaz regretted.

    “Due to the negligence of the previous rulers, one Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) ship that was available for Rs6 billion is now costing Pakistan a humongous amount of Rs20 billion”, PM Shehbaz revealed. 

    On a weekly-day off, the PM paid a surprise visit to Ramazan bazaar in Johar Town and visited Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) in the Punjab capital.