A large part of Karachi plunged into darkness on Friday, March 23, 2018 evening as power outage hit different parts of the metropolis. Photo: Geo News file

KARACHI: A large part of Karachi plunged into darkness on Friday evening as power outage hit different parts of the metropolis.

The power outage, first reported by users around 7.30pm, affected areas including Saddar, Kharadar, Lyari, Defence, Clifton, Pakistan Chowk, II Chundrigar Road, and different blocks of PECHS.

According to sources, a functional fault in a high-tension wire had resulted in the suspension of electricity to different parts of the city.

K-Electic, the sole electricity supply company in the city, responded to users with a standard message on Twitter: "We regret the inconvenience caused, all efforts are being made for quick normalization."

The power breakdown comes at a time when the city is hosting guests for cricket?s homecoming on March 25, Sunday, when the final of the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place.