ISLAMABAD: Owing to a major power breakdown caused by fault in grid station the supply of power to different cities in the country including Karachi remained suspended Monday.

According to the ministry of energy, work is in full swing to restore the power supply.

Meanwhile, Power supply to 117 grid stations of IESCO has been suspended.

In a statement, IESCO’s spokeperson said no clear reason has been given by the Region Control Center.

The spokesperson said IESCO management is in constant contact with the authorities concerned.

Direct monitoring is underway from central control room for complete restoration of system. Power supply is being restored in phases on feeders to save the system from damage

As per IESCO spokesperson the supply of power to 117 grid station was affected due to breakdown.