Karachi residents were faced with serious difficulties during Sehri, because the unexpected power outages disturbed daily routines, especially during the Ramadan sehri-pre-Aube meal.
On the night of March 10, 2025, several zones in Karachi, including Shah Faisal Colony Bly 2, Green Town, Orangi Town, and others, suffered from power around 2 a.m., Express News reported.
The residents said that despite several complaints to the authorities concerned, the reasons for power reductions were not communicated.
In addition to hindering Sehri’s preparation, current failures have also assigned water supply in several areas. The local pumping stations without electricity, the distribution of water has stopped, which improper the residents.
The situation aroused concerns because the usual daily problems of power interruptions intensified during the sacred month of Ramadan.
Residents of the affected areas expressed frustration, stressing that such breakdowns were frequent, without clear explanation of the competent authorities.
“Each day, there is a problem with electricity, and it becomes unbearable, especially during Sehri’s hours when we need the most power,” said a local resident.
With Ramadan in progress, the citizens urged the authorities to find an immediate solution to the recurring power cuts, who exacerbated the difficulties of observing the fasts during the sacred month.
The power cuts have intensified the concerns of residents of Karachi, in particular given the crucial importance of the sacred month and additional challenges of the fast. People call urgent intervention to restore services and ensure the proper functioning of daily activities during Ramadan.
