Load shedding: 2 hours in urban, 4 hours in rural areas

Staff Report

KARACHI: Load shedding continues all over the country despite the change in the weather with difference of timings in rural and urban areas, SAMAA reported Sunday.

Power break downs in urban areas are up to two hours while rural areas experience up to four hours.

PEPCO sources said power demand is 12,534 megawatts, while production is up to 11,958 megawatts. Load shedding in urban and rural areas is due to a shortage of 576 megawatts. SAMAA

Pakistan beat New Zealand in Davis Cup

HAWERA: Pakistan beat New Zealand in Asia/Oceania Group 2 Davis Cup doubles in Hawera getting lead by 2-1 over Kiwis.

Pakistani duo of Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan defeated New Zealand pair Michael Venus and Marcus Daniell by 7-6,6-3 and 6-2 in a match lasts two hours and thirty minutes. Reverse singles will be played tomorrow.

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