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What caused the nationwide power outage in Pakistan in Jan. 2023?

As a government energy-saving measure backfired, Pakistan went without power for several hours on Jan. 23, 2023. During low usage hours overnight, the government turned off electricity to conserve fuel. As a result, schools, hospitals, factories, and shops were out of power or water during the brutal winter weather. Activist group NetBlocks.org says the power outage has also significantly reduced Pakistan’s internet access.