Pakistan Power Generation Hits Record Levels In January 2026

In a significant development for Pakistan's energy sector, the Power Division announced that the national power system achieved its highest-ever January generation performance in 2026, reaching a peak of 16,584 megawatts (MW) and an average generation of 12,239 MW. This marks a 13% increase from January 2025 and a total electricity generation of 9,106 gigawatt-hours (GWh), surpassing projections by 14%. Despite facing multiple operational challenges, including forced outages totaling 2,520 MW and adverse weather conditions, the system was managed under strict merit-order dispatch principles. The Power Division emphasized that proactive measures were taken to prevent widespread failures, stating, "The system was operated strictly under merit-order dispatch principles," and highlighted the effective utilization of thermal resources and hydel generation management. (ProPakistani, ARY News)