Karachi, July 11, 2025: K-Electric (KE) is actively facilitating Karachi’s manufacturing sector to make a smooth shift to the electricity grid, an action that comes in tandem with the government’s policy move to encourage industries’ switch from captive power plants.
Under this banner, KE is holding ‘Open House’ sessions – specifically designed for industrial customers – in collaboration with trade associations since May this year. The weekly sessions bring together KE’s supply business, commercial, technical, and planning teams to engage directly with industry stakeholders in order to support smooth transition from their in-house generation to KE’s supply. A priority during this ‘one-window KE facility’ of a weekly open-house is also to address as promptly as possible any concerns that the customers may have. Customized packages based on actual load requirements, tariff assessments, and infrastructure feasibility are also being provided.
Moonis Alvi, CEO, KE, said: “KE is actively playing its part in helping how power is delivered to Pakistan’s industrial backbone. By moving away from fragmented captive generation and toward a unified, reliable grid, we are not only improving operational efficiency for industries but also contributing to national energy optimization. KE is proud to lead this transformation in Karachi by removing barriers, accelerating connections, and strengthening our infrastructure. Our commitment is clear: to be a strategic partner in powering industrial growth and a more sustainable energy future for Pakistan with a balanced energy mix to make power affordable for all.”
The momentum is also continuing with industries also submitting load-extension requests, reflecting confidence in reliable grid supply from Karachi’s power utility.
Industries across various sectors are actively pursuing conversion with several in the final stages of planning or infrastructure readiness. Since July 2024, 23 industries running on captive power have been energised, while some others have increased their consumption of on-grid power. Another 45 industrial units are also in the process of conversion.
KE is also reinforcing its 132 kV corridors and feeder infrastructure to support the anticipated surge in industrial demand over the next 1–2 years. The utility remains committed to ensuring a reliable, transparent, and business-friendly energy ecosystem that fuels Karachi’s economic growth.
About K-Electric:
K-Electric (KE) is a public listed company incorporated in Pakistan in 1913 as KESC. Privatized in 2005, KE is the only vertically integrated power utility in Pakistan supplying electricity to Karachi and its adjoining areas. The majority shares (66.4%) of the Company are owned by KES Power, a consortium of investors including Al-Jomaih Power Limited of Saudi Arabia, National Industries Group (Holding) of Kuwait, and KE Holdings (Formerly: Infrastructure and Growth Capital Fund or IGCF). The Government of Pakistan is also a shareholder (24.36%) in the Company while the remaining are listed as free float shares.