K-Electric urges precaution as heatwave grips Karachi
- 03-May-2026
K-Electric (KE) urges its customers to take all precautions and avoid unnecessary excursions or strenuous activities between 11am and 4pm – the “peak heat hours” – as the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a heatwave alert in Karachi and advised taking all necessary remedial actions to minimise the impact of heatwave conditions. K-Electric […]
K-Electric’s field teams replace stolen infrastructure in Gulshan-e-Iqbal
- 27-Apr-2026
KARACHI: K-Electric’s field teams have replaced the stolen infrastructure and energised Shazia Hanif Gohar complex in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 13, K-Electric spokesperson said. K-Electric spokesperson said that the FIR has now been registered against the suspects. Earlier, a daring robbery was reported in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 13-D, where suspects disguised as employees of a power utility company […]
K-Electric inspects alleged theft incident in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 13 D
- 26-Apr-2026
KARACHI: K-Electric’s team has inspected the site of the alleged theft incident in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 13 D: K-Electric spokesperson KE spokesperson said that initial findings indicate no involvement of K-Electric employees. The spokesperson added that CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts suggest a private car and pickup truck with no KE marking were allegedly involved in […]
K-Electric appoints former PSO Chief Syed Muhammad Taha as CEO
- 16-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Syed Muhammad Taha has officially taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric from April 15, 2026. A seasoned energy veteran with over three decades of experience, Mr. Taha returns to the utility at a defining moment for Pakistan’s power sector. Known for driving operational excellence and financial turnaround, he is recognised […]
Karachi rain: K-Electric issues safety advisory, puts staff on alert
- 02-Apr-2026
K-Electric has issued a safety advisory as rain is forecast for Karachi and surrounding areas, stating that the situation is being closely monitored while field staff remain on alert. Parts of Karachi received heavy rain on Thursday afternoon. In a statement, the spokesperson urged citizens to exercise caution when using electrical appliances during rainfall and […]
Shaheryar Chishty appointed acting chairman of K-Electric
- 17-Mar-2026
KARACHI: Shaheryar Chishty has been appointed as the acting chairman of K-Electric ahead of the election for a permanent position. According to details, Chishty was named interim chairman in a meeting held today, prior to the formal selection of the next chairman. He will continue to perform duties in this role until the new board […]
K-Electric Chairman Mark Gerard Skelton resigns
- 13-Mar-2026
KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) Chairman Mark Gerard Skelton resigned from his post, according to a disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday. K-Electric also announced the appointment of Shaheryar Arshad Chishty as Alternate Director on the Board, replacing Skelton with immediate effect. Last month, Adeeb Ahmed was appointed acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
Ramadan 2026: KE promises no power outage during Sehr and Iftar
- 18-Feb-2026
KARACHI: The sole power supplier to Karachi, K-Electric, has announced that there will be no load-shedding during Sahar and Iftar timings across the city during the holy month of Ramadan, ARY News reported. The power company has issued a new schedule specifically for the sacred month. In its statement, K-Electric confirmed that no power outages […]
Adeeb Ahmed Appointed Acting CEO of K-Electric
- 13-Feb-2026
KARACHI: Adeeb Ahmed was appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric on Friday, ARY News reported. The appointment was made during a meeting of the K-Electric Board of Directors held to discuss the leadership role. The board reached a decision to appoint Ahmed as the acting CEO of Karachi’s sole power provider. […]
K-Electric Continues Crackdown, Removes 200kg of Illegal Wiring in Orangi
- 17-Dec-2025
KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continued to take action against electricity theft to bring down distribution loss, removing nearly 200 kilogrammes of illegal hooked connections (kunda) in Metroville, Orangi Town. KE’s enforcement teams removed illegal connections that were causing a loss of around 350,000 units per month. This is not the first kunda removal drive in the […]