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Summary Load shedding is affecting the businesses and everyday lives of the people in southern Punjab.
Load shedding hours have been increased in Khanewal, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan and several other cities in southern Punjab. According to Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) officials load shedding hours was to 6-8 hours but due to the shortfall is of 550 megawatts, the load shedding hours are now up to 10-12 hours in the urban areas and 12-14 hours in the rural areas. Due to the long load shedding hours, small and large scale businesses are now being affected as the people voice their concern.
