Karachi, February 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Committed to the provision of safe and reliable supply of electricity to the city, K-Electric continues to remove illegally installed internet and TV cables from its network across Karachi, where create serious safety hazards for the public at large.

In a statement, KE Spokesperson explained that TV and internet cables which are installed without following any safety protocols become safety risks especially during inclement weather conditions heavy rainfall and gusty winds, often resulting in sparking due to short circuits which result in fire and damage to KE’s infrastructure. In the interest of public safety, KE has been removing these encroachments from its network across the city.

Spokesperson further clarified that internet and tv cable operators are provided advance notice of maintenance activities prior to removal of their encroachments, but unfortunately no corrective action is taken. KE continues to engage with cable operators including PTAPA for a sustainable and amicable resolution of the matter via a working group which was established under the patronage of the Commissioner Karachi. However, despite repeated promises and assurances from cable operate to rectify their network, no progress has been made. This includes commitments to shift TV and internet cables underground by the end of 2020, which remains incomplete.

For more information, contact:
Media and PR Department,
K-Electric
KE House, 39-B, Sunset Boulevard, Phase-II,
Defence Housing Authority, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32637133, +92-21-38709132
Cell: +92-300-2281183, +92-346-8223641
Website: https://www.ke.com.pk