Governor directs WAPDA officials to reduce load shedding in DI Khan immediately

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th May, 2026) Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi has directed WAPDA officials to take special measures to address electricity consumers’ problems and reduce the duration of load shedding to provide relief to the public and resolve their complaints effectively.

The directives were issued during a meeting with WAPDA officials here at Kundi Model Farm which was attended by Pakistan Peoples Party District President Malik Farhan Afzal Dhap, City President Rehan Baloch, Provincial Vice President of Peoples Youth Zafar Ali Khan Gandapur, and Red Crescent Tank Secretary Ziauddin Bettani. WAPDA was represented by XEN Rural Sanaullah Khan, XEN City Shoaib Khan Kundi, SDO Grid Waseem Javed, and SDO Transmission and Grid Asadullah.

During the meeting, participants held detailed discussions on the issues faced by electricity consumers in Dera Ismail Khan, the condition of grid stations, the power distribution system, and ongoing and future development projects. The Governor was briefed on the progress of various initiatives, including the Band Korai Grid Station project.

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi directed officials to ensure the early provision of essential equipment for the Band Korai Grid Station, stating that the timely completion of the project would help resolve long-standing electricity issues faced by consumers in the area.

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He urged the relevant authorities to utilize all available resources to further improve the power supply system.

He emphasized that while efforts should continue to control line losses, special attention must also be given to consumers who regularly pay their electricity bills. The meeting also reviewed progress regarding the provision of equipment for Grid Station-II in Dera Ismail Khan, with contacts made at higher levels to expedite the process.

The Governor said that once the new grid station becomes operational, several feeders would be separated, reducing overloading on the system and ensuring a more stable and reliable electricity supply for consumers.

Participants also highlighted the need for establishing a Computer Center, an M&T Center, and a Training Center in Dera Ismail Khan. It was decided that these matters would be raised at the Federal level for consideration and approval.

Expressing concern over the shortage of staff in WAPDA, the Governor termed it a serious issue across the province and noted that the failure to fill 14,000 vacant posts throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was regrettable and adversely affecting service delivery.

The meeting also reviewed arrangements for ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply during Muharram-ul-Haram and discussed measures to address load-shedding-related issues to facilitate the public and mourners during the holy month.