Karachi Colony’s Power Struggle: Residents Stage Road Blockade

Punjab Colony in Karachi witnessed a furious road blockade on Saturday, July 12, 2025, after K-Electric disconnected power to 80 flats, leaving residents without electricity and water. The protest, lasting several hours, only ended after officials pledged immediate service restoration.

Residents voiced their outrage at what they termed K-Electric’s discriminatory practices. They claim to be diligent bill payers, yet face persistent outages and neglect.

Geo News reported on the incident, highlighting the residents’ anger and frustration with the utility provider. The prolonged disruption underscored the vulnerability of Karachi’s citizens to erratic essential service delivery.

This incident raises serious concerns about the reliability of utility services in major Pakistani cities and the need for improved accountability from service providers. The growing unrest over such disruptions highlights the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address these persistent issues and ensure equitable service delivery for all citizens.