Pakistan, April 25 -- The Power Division on Friday said that electricity demand increased across the country, while hydropower generation improved during peak hours due to enhanced water releases from Tarbela Dam.

According to a spokesperson, total hydel generation reached around 5,800 megawatts during last night's peak hours, compared to the installed capacity of about 11,500 megawatts. He said that increased water outflows from Tarbela Dam helped boost electricity generation, which also contributed to improved stability of the national grid. The spokesperson added that an additional 500 megawatts of electricity from the southern region was transmitted to the central grid, including an increase of 100 megawatts compared to April 22. Des...