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Summary Duration of load shedding has also increased due to increase in shortfall.
According to PEPCO, electricity production is 11,008MW while its demand is 14,973MW.On the other hand, the government had evolved an energy saving plan, to save 1,100MW.Under the energy conservation measures, all the shopping malls will be closed at 8pm and use of all lights in government offices, including the offices of president, prime minister, provincial chief ministers and federal cabinet will be reduced by 50 percent. The government officials are advised to use air-conditions after 11am. Power supply to billboards and neon signs will also be suspended.
