Pakistan blackouts choke economy, Chinese power plants go unpaid

Islamabad: Pakistan's business and life activities are getting disrupted due to electric outrages  as the cash-strapped government struggles to compensate Chinese power suppliers, media reports said on Friday.

Pakistan: Self-inflicted power crisis blacks out nation

Pakistan government has now signed an agreement to borrow US$ 4.5 billion to alleviate oil and gas shortages that are crippling the economy and people’s livelihoods through power cuts and fuel disruptions in the South Asian nation, media reports said.

Blackout: Major power outage hits Pakistan 

Islamabad: Pakistan plunged into darkness after a major power breakdown occurred in the country.