KARACHI: Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab met with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of K-Electric Syed Taha at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office, where detailed discussions were held on electricity transmission, affordable energy and solar projects in the city.

The mayor welcomed the KE delegation and emphasised that effective coordination between institutions is essential to ensure a stable power supply in the city.

During the meeting, various matters related to improving the electricity transmission system and the establishment of solar parks were discussed.

Mr Wahab stated that KE not only supplies electricity to Karachi but also to certain parts of Balochistan, which is a significant responsibility.

He stressed that KMC and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation are fully prepared to extend all possible cooperation in projects aimed at generating and supplying affordable electricity.

The mayor further said that KMC is also ready to provide land for the establishment of charging stations for electric bikes and vehicles.

He added that transitioning towards green and clean energy is the need of the hour to align the city with modern requirements.

Both sides agreed to further strengthen mutual cooperation in the future.

The meeting was also attended by Haris Jameel and other officials of K-Electric.

Meanwhile, the KE announced that it will suspend “preventive maintenance shutdowns and pause economic loadshedding” in view of heatwave in the metropolis.

KE spokesperson Imran Rana said as demand soars during the heat, KE is in touch with its suppliers to ensure supply remains at par.

“As power demand escalates, KE is ready and committed to ensuring sustainable supply of electricity to Karachi. Our field teams remain on alert to ensure swiftest possible restoration of faults. However, we also urge the public to closely monitor the prevailing conditions and adhere to heatwave standard operating procedures,” he added.

Published in Dawn, May 3rd, 2026