#Blackout in Pakistan

Feb 25

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#Blackout in Pakistan

Pakistan turns to Twitter as the lights go out nationwide.

This picture taken on February 24, 2013 shows Pakistani youth crossing a street during a nationwide power blackout in Karachi. AFP PHOTO/Asif HASSAN

The majority of Pakistan sat in complete darkness on Sunday night due to an electrical malfunction at an Islamabad power plant. The country is no stranger to power outages - it's faced energy shortages for years.

View the story "Blackout in Pakistan" on StorifyBlackout in PakistanPakistan turns to Twitter as the lights go out nationwide. Storified by The Stream· Mon, Feb 25 2013 09:44:32During the hours-long blackout, Pakistanis turned to Twitter for information, to compare theories, and to entertain themselves with jokes and political satire. does anyone knows the reason of electricity #BLACKOUT in #PakistanMohsin QamarConfirmed: #Karachi #Lahore #Islamabad #Rawalpindi #Mangla #Dina #Faisalabad #Sialkot #Quetta #Hyderabad #Peshawar are suffering #blackoutFaizan LakhaniExclusive Images from Inside the #Karachi Jinnah International Airport during the #BLACKOUT http://pic.twitter.com/PCRAAvCY31N ® R B A L M ™I received SMS:Government has announced a public holiday tomorrow, i.e. 25th Feb 2013 due to #power outage throughout #Pakistan #blackoutTalal MasoodThe blackout began promptly at midnight, provoking some conspiracy theories. #BLACKOUT : 2 Grid Stations Tripping at The same is Indeed very rare. The govt needs to be honest If there has been a security breach.Anjum Kiani This is a conspiracy to stop people from watching the Oscars. #conspiracytheory #pakistan #BlackOutRababKhanCalm down folks. Somewhere in tribal mountains, few Black Hawks raiding a home. #blackout #PakistanAmmar HaiderThe aliens are landing. I told you. The truth isn't just out there, it's here now! #BlackOutSundus RasheedSome turned to Twitter solely for entertainment. Even with a shortage of light, there was no shortage of humour. Guys chill. Your prayers have been answered. Dumbledore is outside and is delivering your acceptance letter personally. #BlackOutShiza#Pakistan accidently observed earth hour for 9 straight hours yesterday #BlackoutAhad Hussain- Candlelight dinner, anyone?! #Blackout #PakistanAman Inam - امنRT @faranrafi: Pakistan to face a population spike on 25th Nov 2013. #Blackout #PakistanNayab ZahraOthers used the opportunity to comment on the inefficiency of the Pakistani government. The funniest joke so far on this #blackout was on the news: "The Prime Minister has taken notice of the blackout.". Seriously...Sohaib Athar#SelfMade #Blackout #Pakistan http://pic.twitter.com/3VjH79J7ktGhuncha KamranWill the electricity return with a new Government? #conspiracyTheorist #blackoutFaryal ChowdheryAfter a few hours, power was gradually restored across the country. Reports of power restoration being received from across #Pakistan. Thank you @KESC_Ltd for keeping us sane during the #BlackOutSamra Muslim