PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has announced scheduled power suspensions in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, October 27, due to essential maintenance work.
According to PESCO’s public relations department, electricity supply will remain suspended from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm in areas connected to various feeders across Peshawar and other parts of the province.
Peshawar Areas to Face Power Outages
In Peshawar, the scheduled shutdown will affect several localities, including Hayatabad, Gulabad, Radio Pakistan, Zaryab, Faqirabad, City Town, Phari Pura, Chowk Yadgar, Dabgari, Karim Pura, Shuba, Kohati Gate, Pipal Mandi, Kakhshal, Abaseen, Hirmiz Gul Road, Achini, Danishabad, Engineering College, Canal Town, Tajabad, Gharibabad, Ring Road, Agriculture University and GT Road.
Other areas connected to the affected feeders may also experience temporary power interruptions.
Pabi and Nowshera Among Affected Areas
In Pabi, electricity suspension is expected in Khizar Razi Khan, Sher Garhi, Pabi City, Pabi Pipal, Saleh Khana, Aman Kot and New Jhalozai.
In Nowshera, the outage will affect areas connected to the Industrial Estate, Risalpur, Chini Road, Industrial Area and Industrial Bazaar feeders, along with other associated localities.
Dera Ismail Khan to Experience Scheduled Outages
PESCO has also included several areas of Dera Ismail Khan in its maintenance schedule. These include Dera Ismail Khan Cantt feeders 1 and 2, Radiology, Mufti Mahmood Hospital, the Industrial Estate and the jail area.
Swabi Areas Also Included in Schedule
In Swabi, power supply will be interrupted in areas connected to the Charbagh, Topi, Gadoon, Shewa, Swabi City, Nasbar, Hado Fil, Lower and Changlai feeders, among other localities.
Consumers Advised to Make Arrangements
PESCO said the temporary shutdowns were necessary to carry out essential maintenance work on the electricity distribution system.
The company has advised consumers in the affected areas to plan their activities accordingly and make the necessary arrangements before the scheduled suspension begins.
