Complete QESCO load shedding schedule for Quetta June 2026. Find out which areas are load shedding free, which feeders are affected, and how to survive the summer heat.
June 2026 in Quetta is hot literally. With temperatures touching 32°C and climbing higher through the afternoon, the demand for electricity has surged across the city. But as any Quetta resident knows, summer means one thing alongside the heat: QESCO load shedding.
If you live in Quetta and are wondering why the lights keep going out, or which areas are completely exempt, or how many hours your feeder will be off today this guide has everything you need. TrueQuetta has compiled the latest information on QESCO's current load shedding status for Quetta city in June 2026.
Whether you are planning your day around power outages, running a business, or simply trying to keep cool read on.
QESCO the Quetta Electric Supply Company is responsible for electricity supply across all of Balochistan, serving Quetta and surrounding districts. The company manages 139 feeders in Quetta city alone.
As of the latest available update, QESCO has taken measures to reduce the burden on Quetta city consumers. Out of 139 total feeders in Quetta, 75 feeders have been declared completely load shedding free. These include all feeders connected to the 132kV Quetta City Grid Station and the 132kV Mari Abad Grid Station.
However, the remaining 64 feeders are still subject to scheduled outages of 4 to 6 hours daily at various times throughout the day.
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Based on QESCO's latest improvement plan, the following types of areas in Quetta are exempt from scheduled load shedding:
Note: Unannounced outages due to technical faults can still occur even in load shedding free zones. Always confirm your specific feeder status on the official QESCO website or app.
Pro Tip: To find out if your area is on a load shedding free feeder, visit qesco.com.pk or call QESCO's customer helpline directly.
While Quetta city residents on exempt feeders enjoy uninterrupted power, the situation in the rest of Balochistan is significantly worse. Interior Balochistan including districts like Khuzdar, Zhob, Loralai, and others is facing load shedding of up to 16 hours daily during this summer period.
In the Makran coastal region, QESCO has also been working to improve supply. Out of 70 feeders in Makran, 34 have been declared load shedding free, while the remaining 36 feeders are receiving 16 to 18 hours of electricity per day which, while not ideal, is a significant improvement.
This contrast between Quetta city and the rest of the province has long been a point of frustration for residents in remote districts who feel their electricity needs are being deprioritised.
Earlier in 2026, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) imposed a fine of Rs50 million on QESCO after investigations found the company was conducting load shedding based on Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses a practice not allowed under the NEPRA Act or the Performance Standards (Distribution) Rules 2005.
NEPRA also directed QESCO to immediately stop AT&C based load shedding and imposed an additional fine of Rs100,000 per day for each day of continued violation until full compliance was achieved.
What this means for Quetta residents: QESCO is now under regulatory pressure to reduce unjustified outages and ensure that load shedding is conducted only under approved, transparent criteria. This is a positive development for consumers who have faced unexplained power cuts for years.
Source: Profit by Pakistan Today NEPRA fines QESCO Rs50 million
June is one of the hottest months in Quetta. This year, temperatures are hitting around 32°C during the day, with clear skies and dry air making it feel hotter. The evening drop to around 18°C brings some relief, but afternoons are brutal especially without electricity.
The combination of summer heat and power outages is a serious concern for families with young children, elderly members, or people who work from home. Air conditioners, fans, refrigerators, and water pumps all depend on a reliable power supply.
This summer, residents in affected feeder areas should plan their electricity usage carefully and consider backup options where possible.
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Fun Fact: Balochistan has the highest solar irradiance in all of Pakistan. Quetta residents who install solar panels with QESCO net metering can actually earn bill credits turning load shedding from a problem into a financial opportunity.
If you experience an unscheduled outage or want to report a fault in Quetta, here are the official ways to contact QESCO:
Load shedding in Quetta during summer 2026 is real and disruptive but there are steps you can take to reduce its impact on your daily life. QESCO's exemption of 75 feeders is a step in the right direction, and NEPRA's fine on illegal load shedding practices shows that regulators are paying attention.
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