Pakistan, July 14 -- The Power Division has refuted reports claiming an increase in electricity peak hours, reaffirming that no changes have been made to the existing schedule. The specified four-hour window is standard, as electricity demand surges after sunset due to increased lighting and air-conditioning usage, especially in urban commercial centres that remain open late into the evening. This pattern adjusts seasonally based on sunset timings and has been consistently followed for years. To meet the high demand, several power plants - including expensive ones not operated during normal or low load conditions - must be run. Therefore, this period is considered a peak. Taking to X, the ministry clarified that reports suggesting the inc...