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Pakistan Implements Daily Power Outages Amid Fuel Crisis

4/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Pakistan will implement rolling outages totaling about 2 to 2.25 hours daily from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
The action follows rising reliance on expensive fuel-based power as hydropower falls and supplies are disrupted by the Iran conflict.
Karachi and Hyderabad are exempt due to access to cheaper power sources.
The government seeks to limit fuel use and avoid tariff hikes amid the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Oil Crisis, triggered by the OAPEC embargo against nations supporting Israel during the Yom Kippur War, led to a 400% surge in oil prices, severely impacting economies reliant on imports. This crisis marked a pivotal shift in global energy dynamics, highlighting vulnerabilities that resonate today, as seen in Pakistan's current energy shortages amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly related to Iran.

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Story summary

Pakistan will implement rolling outages totaling about 2 to 2.25 hours daily from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
The action follows rising reliance on expensive fuel-based power as hydropower falls and supplies are disrupted by the Iran conflict.
Karachi and Hyderabad are exempt due to access to cheaper power sources.
The government seeks to limit fuel use and avoid tariff hikes amid the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

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