Unauthorized Construction Near KE Power Infrastructure — Safety and Penalty Notice
Unauthorized Construction Near KE Power Infrastructure · Karachi · Dawn,
Notice advertisement published in Dawn on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, listed under Karachi, Pakistan. Issued by Unauthorized Construction Near KE Power Infrastructure.
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Issuer: KE (Karachi Electric)
Purpose: Warning about risks and penalties related to unauthorised civil construction or excavation on and around KE power infrastructure, including underground assets, which can cause power disruption, damage, safety incidents and fatalities.
Key requirements and penalties:
| Requirement / Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Approval before work | Obtain KE's approval at least 5 working days before start of construction/civil work close to KE infrastructure |
| Consequences of damage | Damaging or destroying KE transmission and/or distribution infrastructure carries a penalty of not less than 3 Million Rupees and/or imprisonment of up to seven (07) years under the Pakistan Penal Code 1860 |
| Risks highlighted | High-voltage electricity hazards, power supply disruptions, infrastructure damage and potential fatalities |
| Contact for information | [email protected] |
Action recommended: Civic agencies, private entities and individuals planning construction or excavation near KE assets must notify KE and obtain formal approval and safety instructions at least five working days before starting work.
Published in Dawn on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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