Karachi: Amidst escalating tensions over power management in Karachi, the Pasban Democratic Party, led by Chairman Altaf Shakoor, has accused K Electric of causing hundreds of deaths due to severe load shedding during recent heatwaves. The party’s advocate, Abid Hussain, has filed a legal petition demanding accountability for the utility provider.

According to Pasban Democratic Party, during the court proceedings, advocate Abid Hussain argued that K Electric’s actions not only breached government regulations but also violated consumer rights, leading to tragic consequences amidst extreme weather conditions. The advocate’s initiative has garnered support from a wide array of lawyers present during the filing, emphasizing the community’s growing unrest against K Electric’s operational policies.

The controversy highlights a broader crisis in urban management and energy distribution, sparking calls from the Pasban Democratic Party for local governance reforms and the establishment of a city-specific electricity system to prevent future calamities. The case continues to attract significant attention, with implications for political and industrial stakeholders across the region.