Jamaat-e-Islami Moves Court Against Severe Load Shedding in Karachi
Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami has approached the Sindh High Court over severe and prolonged power outages in Karachi, filing a contempt of court petition against the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and raising concerns over K-Electric’s performance.
According to the petition, the Sindh High Court had issued directives on November 6, 2025, instructing NEPRA to submit a decision regarding the ongoing load shedding issue within one month. However, the party alleges that NEPRA has failed to comply with the court’s order even after six months, which constitutes contempt of court.
The petition further stated that the non-compliance of court orders has caused severe difficulties for Karachi residents, particularly during rising temperatures, as prolonged and unscheduled load shedding continues across the city.
Speaking to the media outside the Sindh High Court, Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Munim Zafar Khan criticized the situation, describing the ongoing power outages as “inhumane, unethical, and worst-ever load shedding.” He alleged that NEPRA, K-Electric, and the federal government have collectively “created a crisis” for Karachi’s citizens.
Munim Zafar Khan further said that the court had earlier directed NEPRA to submit a report on the matter, but no response was provided even after several months. He added that this delay prompted the filing of the contempt of court petition.
He also criticized K-Electric, stating that the utility has “plunged Karachi into darkness.” He claimed that despite receiving subsidies worth billions of rupees, the company has failed to improve power generation and supply. He further alleged that electricity production has declined significantly compared to 2005 levels.
Highlighting the impact on citizens, he said several areas of the city are experiencing up to 18 hours of load shedding, severely affecting women, children, and students. He urged authorities to take immediate action to resolve the worsening power crisis in Karachi.
