The current electricity shortfall in Pakistan has reached over 11,000 MW, attributed to zero supply of RLNG and outages at key facilities such as the 969 MW Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project and the 747 MW Guddu Combined Cycle Power Plant. The total installed capacity is around 46,000 MW, but effective operational capacity has dropped to approximately 29,066 MW, highlighting a critical gap in energy availability.
CLIMATEPublished 24 Apr 2026 • Published 13h ago • Updated 15m ago
Pakistan Faces 11,000MW Power Shortfall Amid LNG Supply Crisis
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As of April 24, 2026, Pakistan is experiencing a power shortfall exceeding 11,000 MW due to a lack of RLNG supply and outages at major power plants. The Power Division has reported that while there have been improvements in electricity supply since April 17, significant challenges remain, particularly with 5,500 MW of capacity offline. This situation underscores the urgent need for expanded generation capacity to support economic growth.
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